FPGA Engineer (Graduate - Senior) in Derby

FPGA Engineer (Graduate - Senior)A brilliant opportunity to join an innovative team building high-integrity, security-critical FPGA solutions. Whether youre a recent graduate building foundations or a seasoned engineer leading architecture and verification, youll work across cutting-edge designs used in complex, mission-critical products (with exposure to applied cryptography and wider microelectronics).Location: Derby (UK travel between sites may be required)Salary: £30,000 £75,000 DOE + benefitsRequirements for FPGA Engineer:Degree in a relevant STEM field (e.g. Electronics, Electrical, Computer or Communications Engineering).Strong FPGA design fundamentals and VHDL skills; ability to write, test and debug via simulation and on-device.Familiarity with at least one major toolchain (e.g., Vivado, Quartus or Libero) and version control (GIT/SVN/CVS).For experienced candidates: proven end-to-end FPGA delivery, interface definition, TCL scripting, and robust verification approaches (e.g. UVM/OSVVM/ABV).Bonus points for: experience with Xilinx / Intel (Altera) / Microchip devices; ModelSim/QuestaSim; SystemVerilog/Verilog; Layer-2/3 networking, USB 3.2 or NVMe; Red Hat Linux; interest in cryptographic systems.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and time-management; able to work autonomously and collaboratively.*** Due to the nature of the projects and this requiring very high level security clearance, you must be a British , and have lived in the UK consistently for the past decade - you should be happy to gain security clearance before starting.Responsibilities for FPGA Engineer:Design and develop FPGA modules and subsystems across a range of devices and SoC platforms.Create clean, maintainable RTL (VHDL / Verilog / SystemVerilog); build testbenches and validate

via simulation and hardware.Integrate FPGA blocks into wider system architectures; collaborate with software, hardware and verification colleagues.Keep pace with new devices, tooling and methods; champion quality, reliability and best practice.For senior hires: lead work-packages, own interfaces and delivery plans, mentor others, and drive verification strategy.What the role offers:Impactful work on advanced, security-critical products with a supportive, expert team.Structured development and progression (mentoring, on-the-job learning, targeted training).Competitive package including pension and life assurance, plus additional benefits.Security & Eligibility:Due to project sensitivities, you must be a British and able to obtain and maintain DV clearance.Applications:If this FPGA opportunity sounds like a fit, please send your CV via the relevant link. Were committed to an inclusive, accessible process.