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# Junior FPGA Engineer

- **Company:** Octagon Group
- **Location:** Southampton, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £35,000.0 - £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), System on a Chip, Tcl (Programming Language), Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, ModelSim, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.gradsouthwest.com/jobs/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2919128726-2

## About the Role

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
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VHDL and/or Verilog development experience
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Knowledge of FPGA toolchains (Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim)
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Experience with SoC devices (e.g. Zynq UltraScale+)
Desirable:
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Video/RF protocols (MIPI, SDI)
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Python or TCL scripting
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High-reliability, defence, or aerospace experience
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UK Security Clearance (SC or DV)
This Junior FPGA Engineer job offers the chance to develop in a very strong business in Southampton, Hampshire.

## Description

New Junior FPGA Engineer is required to join a specialist engineering team in Southampton, supporting the design, development, and enhancement of FPGA and SoC solutions for high-reliability products. The FPGA Engineer role offers hands-on technical ownership across the full FPGA lifecycle.
Key responsibilities (FPGA Engineer)


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