Senior FPGA Development Engineer

Location: Malvern, England, United Kingdom Role Type: Permanent – Full Time Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role ID: SF19176 Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior FPGA Development Engineer at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. The Role As a Senior FPGA Development Engineer, you will join a team of talented engineers developing FPGA solutions across a range of technology areas including Radio Frequency/Optical communications, RADAR/Electronic Warfare, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, and Cyber/Crypto‑Security. Day‑to‑day, you’ll be responsible for developing innovative systems spanning levels of technical maturity from proof‑of‑concept demonstrators to full production systems. Your responsibilities will include: Take ownership of the development and delivery of complex FPGA designs. This will include reporting, requirements capture, architectural and detailed design, implementation, verification and validation. Work in collaboration with the project team and other stakeholders, delivering to time, cost and quality, delivering the best possible value for our customers. Essential experience of the Senior FPGA Development Engineer: A proven track record developing complex FPGA based systems, including design, implementation, verification and validation. Ability to collaborate with domain experts to develop a conceptual solution (typically captured as a system model), and translate it into an efficient FPGA implementation. Ability to specify and configure System on Chip (SOC) designs, work with soft and hard core CPUs (e.g. Zynq, Microblaze, ARM, RISC‑V etc), develop and integrate peripherals, work with standard buses and interconnect (e.g. AXI, AHB wishbone etc) and specify software interfaces. Essential qualifications for the Senior FPGA Development Engineer: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or similar. We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. This role is 37 per week based at Malvern. Hybrid working patterns are available. Malvern The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security. Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community. Our Recruitment Process: We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. #J-18808-Ljbffr