Senior FPGA Engineer
Location: Manchester, Onsite working
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 depending on experience, plus benefits
A leading UK defence and technology organisation is expanding its digital hardware team and seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to develop high-performance appliances for defensive cyber and intelligence applications. This hands-on role involves the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through delivery and support, for reliable, secure systems serving governments and armed forces.
The Role
You'll work within a specialist team designing cutting-edge appliances from scratch, focusing on FPGA firmware alongside high-performance C, embedded software, custom PCBs, power, and thermal management. Expect active involvement in security-critical projects using predominately Altera FPGAs, with VHDL coding essential.
What You Will Be Doing
* Implementing VHDL firmware for Altera FPGAs (Xilinx/Achronix familiarity a plus).
* Handling high-bandwidth data processing with networking and DRAM interfaces.
* Full lifecycle development: concept, design, delivery, and ongoing support.
* Collaborating on hardware design for secure, maintainable cyber appliances.
What We Are Looking For
* Strong VHDL experience and familiarity with modern FPGA toolchains (Altera preferred).
* Proven high-bandwidth FPGA work, including networking/DRAM interfaces.
* Background in security appliances or defence/cyber systems highly desirable.
* Appreciation of hardware design principles.
* UK security clearance eligibility and ability to meet nationality requirements; no regular remote working.
What's On Offer
Competitive salary up to £75,000, performance-related rewards, comprehensive benefits, pension, and career development. Flexible onsite environment balancing professional demands with personal life in a supportive, inclusive culture.
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance. Apply today for this exciting Senior FPGA Engineer opportunity!