FPGA Engineer

FPGA Design Engineer – Defence & Aerospace Sector
South East England – Hybrid Working Available
(Permanent | Full-time)

Are you an experienced FPGA Design Engineer seeking a technically challenging role in a highly regulated environment? Our client – an established leader in cutting-edge technology for the defence and aerospace sectors – is looking for a proactive and skilled individual to join their expert team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-performance, safety-critical applications across avionics and maritime domains. You will take a lead role in FPGA design and development, contributing to projects from concept through to verification and qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture and trace requirements from customer specifications through to detailed design.
  
  
• Architect, implement, and verify FPGA designs using VHDL, ensuring performance and reliability in safety-critical systems.
  
  
• Generate and maintain detailed design documentation in line with regulatory and internal standards.
  
  
• Own and manage work packages, delivering on time and to spec.
  
  
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including electronics, firmware, and software engineers.
  
  
• Participate in design reviews and ensure thorough documentation of development activities.
  
  
• Support both new product development and ongoing maintenance of legacy systems.
  
  Essential Skills & Experience:
  
  
• Degree qualified in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar.
  
  
• 5+ years’ experience in FPGA and digital hardware design.
  
  
• Proficiency with tools such as Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim, or Questa.
  
  
• In-depth knowledge of digital design concepts including FSMs, timing analysis, and clock domain crossing.
  
  
• Strong skills in VHDL and C/C++, with experience creating self-checking testbenches.
  
  
• Familiarity with communication protocols like UART, SPI, I2C, and video standards such as HDMI/DVI.
  
  
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive, collaborative attitude.
  
  Desirable Extras:
  
  
• Experience working to safety-critical standards (e.g., DO-178, DO-254, or BS EN 61508).
  
  
• Exposure to high-speed protocols such as AXI, DDR, HDMI, PCIe, USB, or Ethernet.
  
  
• Scripting knowledge in TCL or Python for automation and verification tasks.
  
  
• Understanding of model-based design workflows (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)