Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

VHDL / FPGA Engineer – Contract Location: Hybrid – Cambridge (2–3 days on site per week) Clearance: Minimum SC Clearance required, ideally DV Cleared Initial Length: 6 Months Overview We are seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to join a small, cross-functional development team working on cutting-edge digital radio and signal processing technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising embedded systems and FPGA-based architectures in a collaborative engineering environment. This is a hands-on technical role suited to an engineer capable of working with limited supervision while maintaining close communication with team members. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded software and FPGA logic for advanced digital radio systems. Analyse system requirements to design and implement architectures that balance performance, reliability, and efficiency. Partition and implement functions between ARM cores and FPGA fabric on AMD Zynq™ UltraScale™ MPSoCs. Integrate and test hardware and software components, ensuring seamless interaction and reliable performance. Optimise software for performance within resource-constrained embedded environments. Validate and test system functionality through prototype development and performance analysis. Create comprehensive technical documentation, including system architectures, design specifications, and development processes. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex technical challenges efficiently. Essential Skills & Experience Strong proficiency in C, C++ , and VHDL/Verilog (bias toward either embedded software or FPGA is acceptable). Solid understanding of electronics and hardware , including how hardware and software interact (e.g., RF over Ethernet). Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) for embedded applications. Hands-on experience with AMD Zynq™ UltraScale™ MPSoCs , including hardware/software partitioning. Understanding of digital radio functions and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) principles. Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimise hardware-software integration issues. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a small, agile team. Additional Information Contract: Outside IR35 Location: Hybrid (Cambridge – on-site 2–3 days/week) Security Clearance: Candidates must hold a minimum of SC Clearance and be eligible for DV or already DV Cleared . Rate is to be confirmed, there are a number of projects that are available, Start dates are ASAP. Interview Process 1 stage.

Location: Cambridge, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/1/2025