FPGA Engineer - Zynq Ultrascale, VHDL & Embedded Systems (England)

Location: Global Innovation Hub (Relocation Support Provided)

Experience Level: Entry-Level / Early Career

Target Regions: Applicants from EU, UK, Australia, South Africa, Indonesia, and Malaysia are encouraged to apply.

About the Company

Our client is hiring entry-level FPGA Engineers to join an elite hardware engineering team working on advanced wireless systems , signal processing , and embedded compute platforms . You’ll gain hands-on experience with Xilinx SoCs , high-speed interfaces, and work with a world-class team solving real-time challenges in a production environment—with full relocation support to a major innovation hub.

About the Role

Calling All Hardware Hackers, Tinkerers & FPGA Hobbyists!

Have you experimented with FPGAs at home, joined robotics or signal processing competitions, or built custom embedded systems? Whether you're a recent graduate, a PhD researcher, or a passionate builder, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Develop and test FPGA-based systems using Xilinx Zynq / Zynq Ultrascale+ SoCs
  • Design RTL using VHDL, Verilog , or SystemVerilog
  • Integrate ARM cores , AXI bus , DDR , and high-speed interfaces like JESD and Ethernet
  • Create testbenches , run regression tests , and assist in system-level debug
  • Use MATLAB/Python for simulations, automation, and interfacing
  • Collaborate across software, hardware, and signal processing teams to build full-stack embedded solutions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering , or related field
  • Willingness and eligibility to relocate internationally

Required Skills

  • Experience with FPGA development through personal projects, hackathons or competitions.
  • Understanding of digital logic , dataflow design, and embedded system architecture
  • Hands-on familiarity with VHDL or Verilog
  • Experience with simulation/debug tools (Vivado, ModelSim, etc.)
  • Knowledge of signal processing , wireless systems , or real-time embedded applications is a bonus

Preferred Candidate Profiles

  • We welcome applications from candidates who align with the following profiles. Please indicate your profile when applying:
  • High-Performing Students – Top of your class with strong academic results? You may be eligible for a part-time internship with relocation support.
  • High Potential Graduates – Recently graduated with excellent results in a relevant field? Apply for a full-time, long-term role.
  • PhD / Master’s Candidates – Working on or recently completed research in FPGA, signal processing, or embedded systems? You may qualify for a full-time role with research support.
  • Competition Winners – Won robotics, hardware, or engineering design competitions? You could be considered for a short-term internship and scholarship opportunity.
  • Disruptors / Entrepreneurs – Built a working prototype, product, or open-source FPGA project? Join a short/medium-term innovation project.

Apply Now

Send your CV , GitHub , or link to your project portfolio – we’re excited to see what you’ve built!

Company
LevelUP HCS
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Company
LevelUP HCS
Location
Northamptonshire, UK
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