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# Junior FPGA Engineer

- **Company:** Intellectual Capital Resources Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Systems Development Life Cycle, Quantum Computing, SystemVerilog, Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Rust (Programming Language), Scripting, Real Time Systems
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2933677277-2

## About the Role

They are looking for a Junior FPGA Engineer with the following background:
Commercial experience with SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL
Experience with Xilinx or Intel FPGA platforms
Understanding of communication interfaces such as SPI, I²C, or Ethernet
Knowledge of FPGA verification and timing closure
Python scripting experience would be beneficial
Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn in a collaborative environment
Experience with embedded C/Rust, Linux, real-time systems, or RF hardware would be advantageous but is not essential.

## Description

We are supporting a fast-growing quantum technology company developing the networking infrastructure that will enable the next generation of scalable quantum computing. They are looking to add a Junior FPGA Engineer to their Control Systems team, developing the real-time hardware that sits at the heart of advanced quantum networking platforms.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career FPGA Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge technology alongside experienced hardware, software, and physics specialists. You'll gain exposure to the full development lifecycle, from RTL design and verification through to hardware bring-up, system integration, and deployment on advanced quantum networking platforms.
The role will involve developing FPGA designs for Xilinx-based systems, supporting embedded software integration, creating verification environments, and contributing to debugging and automation workflows. You'll work closely with senior engineers while developing the skills needed to design robust, real-time control systems.


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