Principal FPGA Design Engineer
7 days ago
Job: Principal FPGA Design Engineer • Type: Contract • Location: Enfield • Rate: DOE Role Overview The Principal FPGA Design Engineer is responsible for translating high level system or product requirements into a robust and implementable FPGA architecture. This position covers the full development lifecycle, from initial specification through to verified operation on target hardware. The role also includes providing technical leadership, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to wider product definition activities. Key Responsibilities FPGA Architecture and Development Interpret and decompose top level system requirements into FPGA architectures suitable for implementation. Design, implement and debug VHDL based FPGA solutions. Develop test benches and verification vectors to validate FPGA functionality. Produce and maintain technical documentation including requirements, functional descriptions and test specifications. Build and configure firmware release packages, manage documentation and run release reviews. System and Project Ownership Lead system level design activities and create documentation to support downstream implementation. Scope work packages, define required resources and estimate timescales. Manage multiple concurrent projects, track progress and provide updates to stakeholders. Technical Leadership and Collaboration Provide coaching, guidance and constructive review feedback to junior engineers. Conduct design reviews for FPGA architecture and VHDL implementation. Deliver in house training on FPGA design methods, tools and best practice. Act as a technical interface with customers, suppliers and partners on firmware related topics. Support and maintain existing firmware in line with business needs. Testing and Verification Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and signal generators to test and validate FPGA designs on hardware. Ensure all development and testing activities align with relevant internal engineering policies. Additional Duties Contribute expert FPGA input during higher level product definition and design reviews. Represent the business at relevant industry or technical forums. Undertake occasional UK travel at short notice. Perform additional tasks as required by senior management. Required Experience Minimum of 10 years working on FPGA based designs. Experience developing systems incorporating multiple FPGAs. Demonstrable ability to analyse and decompose complex system requirements. Strong track record of delivering designs on time and within budget. Experience with radar or digital signal processing applications. Strong verbal and written English communication skills. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognised university. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Principal FPGA Design Engineer
1 week ago
City Of London, United Kingdom Tec Partners Full timePrincipal FPGA Design Engineer North London Rate up to £75 per hour An established engineering organisation within the defence and advanced technology sector is seeking a Principal FPGA Design Engineer to support a key programme on a long-term contract basis. The client will remain anonymous at this stage due to project sensitivity. This role is responsible...
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Principal FPGA Engineer
1 week ago
City Of London, United Kingdom Matchtech Full timeOur client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal FPGA Engineer on a contract basis. This dynamic role involves leading FPGA developments from preliminary specifications to verified design running on target hardware. The Principal FPGA Design Engineer is tasked with providing expert knowledge in electronic design,...
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Principal FPGA Design Engineer
2 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom TEC Partners Full timePrincipal FPGA Design EngineerNorth LondonRate up to £75 per hourAn established engineering organisation within the defence and advanced technology sector is seeking a Principal FPGA Design Engineer to support a key programme on a long-term contract basis. The client will remain anonymous at this stage due to project sensitivity.This role is responsible for...
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Principal FPGA Design Engineer
3 days ago
Greater London, United Kingdom Tec Partners Full timePrincipal FPGA Design Engineer North London Rate up to £75 per hour An established engineering organisation within the defence and advanced technology sector is seeking a Principal FPGA Design Engineer to support a key programme on a long-term contract basis. The client will remain anonymous at this stage due to project sensitivity. This role is responsible...
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Principal FPGA Design Engineer
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Greater London, United Kingdom Expert Employment Full timeWe are looking for a Principal FPGA Design Engineer to lead complex FPGA developments from system requirements through to fully verified hardware. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role within a high-performance engineering team.Key ResponsibilitiesLead FPGA architecture and end-to-end VHDL designDefine system-level requirements and implement...
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Principal FPGA Design Engineer
3 days ago
Greater London, United Kingdom Unify Full timeJobPrincipal FPGA Design EngineerTypeContractLocationEnfieldRateDOERole OverviewThe Principal FPGA Design Engineer is responsible for translating high level system or product requirements into a robust and implementable FPGA architecture. This position covers the full development lifecycle, from initial specification through to verified operation on target...
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Lead FPGA Architect
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City Of London, United Kingdom Unify Full timeA technology company is seeking a Principal FPGA Design Engineer for a contract role based in the UK. This position requires at least 10 years of experience in FPGA design, involving architecture creation and development through the full lifecycle. Responsibilities include technical leadership, project management, and close collaboration with others....
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Principal FPGA Engineer
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Greater London, United Kingdom Matchtech Full timeOur client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal FPGA Engineer on a contract basis. This dynamic role involves leading FPGA developments from preliminary specifications to verified design running on target hardware. The Principal FPGA Design Engineer is tasked with providing expert knowledge in electronic design,...
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FPGA Engineer
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City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Edinburgh City Football Club Limited. Full timeAbout this Position: We are seeking an experienced Senior / Principal FPGA Engineer to join a dynamic team working on cutting‑edge systems within the aerospace and defence industry. This role focuses on designing and developing FPGA solutions using VHDL, while verifying designs using VHDL or System Verilog. The engineer will collaborate closely with...
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Senior FPGA Design Architect – Radar DSP
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City Of London, United Kingdom Tec Partners Full timeAn established engineering organisation is seeking a Principal FPGA Design Engineer in North London. This senior contractor position involves translating high-level system requirements into FPGA architectures, mentoring junior engineers, and leading projects. Candidates should have over 10 years of FPGA design experience, particularly in radar or DSP...
