Design Engineer Whitstable, Kent | Full-time | Permanent Benefits: * Competitive salary * Flexible working hours * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * Company pension scheme * On-site parking * Career progression opportunities * Supportive, close-knit technical team Why join our client? Our client is a leading innovator within their space, developing cutting-edge technology for critical applications. They are now looking to expand their small, expert team with an experienced FPGA Design Engineer who thrives in a hands-on, high-integrity environment. About the role As Design Engineer, you’ll lead on complex firmware development for avionics and maritime systems. You’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of FPGA projects, from concept and architecture to verification and integration. This is a fantastic opportunity to own your projects and make a genuine impact. Key responsibilities include: * Designing and implementing FPGA systems in VHDL * Interpreting and tracing technical requirements * Creating thorough documentation and testbenches * Collaborating with electronics and software teams * Supporting both new and legacy product development What we’re looking for: * 5+ years of FPGA development experience * Strong VHDL skills and digital design knowledge * Familiarity with Xilinx, ModelSim, or Questa tools * Problem solver with gre...