FPGA Engineer

FPGA Engineer Overview

Our client, a rapidly expanding sensing technology company based near Bristol, is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to join their on-site development team. This role involves contributing to the creation of advanced distributed fibre sensing instruments that are used globally to monitor vital infrastructure such as borders, pipelines, railways, and power networks. The successful candidate will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment working alongside scientists and engineers to bring innovative products from initial concept through to real-world deployment.

This position is primarily hands-on, focusing on both research and development of new FPGA-based products and making improvements to existing platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FPGA design, particularly with VHDL, and experience working with Xilinx tools and hardware.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Deep expertise in VHDL hardware description language, especially using Xilinx Vivado design suite.
• Ability to design multi-clock domain FPGA systems with effective timing closure techniques.
• Experience implementing digital signal processing functions such as digital down conversion (DDC), filtering, and FFT algorithms within FPGA designs.
• Knowledge of Xilinx RFSoC Ultrascale+ architecture and its high-speed ADC and DAC peripherals.
• Strong understanding of high-speed digital and analog hardware design, along with debugging skills for complex hardware systems.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Work on innovative sensing technology projects that have a significant global impact.
• Join a collaborative team of scientists and engineers working on cutting-edge solutions.
• Participate in both research and development activities, from concept to deployment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary in the range of £60,000 to £80,000, commensurate with experience.

This role is based on-site in Bristol, England, and does not specify any visa sponsorship provisions. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or contact the recruiter directly for more information.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

Visa Sponsorship May be