Senior fpga engineer

Job Title: Senior FPGA Engineer
Location: Bedford - 2 Days On-Site Per Week 
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (Depending on Experience) 

Please Note: All applicants must have full rights to work in the UK without the need for VISA Sponsorship now, or in the future.

Overview: 

A successful candidate will play a key role in shaping FPGA architecture and functionality, contributing to the design of innovative products that demand exceptional performance, reliability, and technical excellence.

The role offers exposure to the full product development lifecycle, from early-stage concept and requirements definition through to design, implementation, verification, testing, and system integration. You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, influencing technical decisions and helping to deliver cutting-edge hardware solutions within a challenging and rewarding environment.

Job Responsibilities: 

Design and develop FPGA solutions using VHDL, from concept through to implementation.
Develop digital logic to deliver high-performance and reliable hardware functionality.
Create and execute test plans, debug designs, and support system integration activities.
Evaluate and select FPGA technologies for new product developments.
Use simulation, analysis, and prototyping to validate designs and reduce technical risk.
Work closely with cross-functional teams on project planning, design reviews, and product development activities.
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of FPGA development tools, processes, and best practices. Required Skills & Experience:

Proven FPGA design and development experience using VHDL and/or Verilog.
Experience with Xilinx and/or Intel (Altera) FPGA toolchains.
Strong understanding of digital and analogue hardware design principles.
Experience working on complex electronic hardware and PCB-based systems.
Knowledge of signal integrity and high-speed hardware design considerations.
Strong debugging, fault-finding, and verification skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
Experience working within structured product development or Agile environments