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# FPGA Engineer - UK

- **Company:** Defence
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Simulink, SystemVerilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), ModelSim
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5868805744

## About the Role

* We ideally look for a relevant degree or equivalent experience.
 * We look for skills in designing complex FPGA architectures using VHDL, Simulink, and similar tools.
 * We look for experience targeting Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices.
 * We look for experience verifying FPGA designs with VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM.
 * We look for experience with FPGA toolsets and Mentor tools such as QuestaSim and ModelSim.
 * We look for experience generating low-level C software for test and integration.
 * We look for confidence in documenting and configuring designs to a high standard.

## Description

* We work on a broad range of FPGA projects, including advanced image and radio signal-processing systems, embedded processing systems, and safety- and security-critical platforms.
 * We are involved in every stage of the FPGA lifecycle, from initial requirements through to validated design.
 * We use the latest technologies from leading FPGA vendors to deliver our projects.

Technologies:

 * Embedded
 * FPGA
 * Support
 * Security
 * SystemVerilog
 * VHDL
 * Hardware

More:

We are an innovative and forward-thinking business with expanding FPGA Design Teams and opportunities across Bristol, Hertfordshire, East Sussex, Kent, and Farnborough. Our projects typically require 4-5 days per week onsite, with some flexibility possible depending on project needs. We welcome requests for compressed hours or part-time working. We offer relocation support on a case-by-case basis for the right candidate, along with an annual company bonus, pension contributions, flexible working arrangements, enhanced parental leave, additional enhancements, and excellent site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking. We are growing and looking for people who want to help shape the future of advanced technology.


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