> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2206040-hardware-engineer-fpga](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2206040-hardware-engineer-fpga). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Hardware Engineer (FPGA)

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Machine Learning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Hardware Testing, Hardware Acceleration
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/27497

## About the Role

They aim to achieve these goals by enhancing off-the-shelf hardware and tailor it to the specific needs of the military. Recent projects have required computational hardware acceleration in the form of FPGAs, and it is here that your knowledge and skills come in. They are seeking a talented engineer with proven experience designing and developing FPGAs across the full lifecycle from simulation to bench testing and production.

Requirements:

 * Strong skills with Verilog or VHDL and with FPGA toolchains (e.g. Vivado, Quartus, etc)
 * Background in hardware acceleration on FPGAs, ideally for AI/ML workloads
 * Practical experience with the full development lifecycle for FPGA-based systems including simulation tools, building testbenches and debugging in hardware and software
 * Strong personal management and communication skills

## Description

Located in central London close to local and national travel links this office-based work environment is collaborative and fast moving. You will be working closely with experts in embedded software and machine learning and will be the companies' first hardware engineer. Hybrid working is available, particularly if you are located outside London, although fully office-based is preferable.


## Related Videos

- [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning)
- [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips)
- [What non-automotive Machine Learning projects can learn from automotive Machine Learning projects](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/397-what-non-automotive-machine-learning-projects-can-learn-from-automotive-machine-learning-projects)
- [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents)
- [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere)
- [How Machine Learning is turning the Automotive Industry upside down](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/61-how-machine-learning-is-turning-the-automotive-industry-upside-down)

## Related Articles

- [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)
- [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)
- [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023)
- [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)
- [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)
- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)