FPGA Design Engineer

FPGA Design Engineer

Location: South Cambridge 

Employment Type: Full-time | Hybrid working (3 days office/ 2 days remote)

About the Company:

Our client is a leading technology company specialising in the design and delivery of advanced electronic-scanning radar systems. They operate as an agile SME, allowing them to rapidly adapt to evolving customer needs. 

The role:

The FPGA Design Engineer will support a major upgrade across the company's radar product range, focused on improving performance and incorporating new capabilities. As part of this, they will take ownership of digital signal processing functions - from modelling and development to testing and deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of DSP systems.

   

• Design, develop and verify FPGA code (VHDL or Verilog) using Xilinx toolsets.

   

• Create supporting software for testing and verification of FPGA logic.

   

• Conduct and lead field trials to evaluate signal processing performance.

   

• Document and communicate designs clearly across the engineering team.

   

Required Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).

   

• Hands-on experience with Xilinx design tools (Vivado), particularly for Zynq MPSoC or similar platforms.

   

• Proficiency in implementing signal processing algorithms with high-speed I/O in FPGA.

   

• Solid understanding of high-speed digital circuit design for real-time systems.

   

• Skilled in simulation and hardware testing, with experience in SystemVerilog or similar tools.

   

• Software development experience in C/C++, Python or Rust.

   

• Competent with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, and signal generators.

   

• Strong communication skills for effective hybrid team collaboration.

   

Desirable (but not essential):

• Background in radar, sonar, or similar sensor systems.

   

• Familiarity with radar signal processing methods.

   

• Embedded Linux development in C/C++.

   

• Experience with Yocto and/or Petalinux build systems.

   

• Understanding of Xilinx HLS.

   

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and expertise.

   

• Strong focus on personal and professional development.

   

• Supportive team culture and hybrid working flexibility.

   

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects that have real-world impact.