Job Description
Principal FPGA Engineer | £75–90k | Gloucester | Hybrid (1–2 days/week onsite)
My client is a leading defence and aerospace company developing mission-critical systems for land, sea, air, and space applications. Following continued project wins and long-term strategic investment, they are growing their FPGA design team.
Main duties:
* Lead the development of high-reliability FPGA solutions for advanced embedded systems
* Own the FPGA architecture across multiple platforms, from concept through to verification and integration
* Collaborate closely with systems, software, and hardware teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
* Drive technical reviews, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in design authority decisions
Skills and Experience Required:
* 8–15+ years of FPGA development experience using VHDL or Verilog
* Hands-on experience with Xilinx or Intel (Altera) FPGAs and associated toolchains (Vivado, Quartus, etc.)
* Strong understanding of digital design, timing analysis, and simulation
* Experience working in highly regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, defence, or automotive)
* Familiarity with version control, testbenches, and scripting languages (e.g. Python, Tcl)
Bonus:
* Experience with DO-254 or similar safety-critical design standards
* Embedded software or SoC integration knowledge
* Understanding of DSP, high-speed interfaces, or signal processing applications
What you’ll get:
* £75–90k (depending on experience and inclusive of benefits)
* Annual bonus scheme and excellent pension contribution
* Hybrid working model with 1–2 days/week onsite in Gloucester
* Flexible hours, private medical, and additional benefits tailored for long-term career progression
* If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for this role, then please apply with a copy of your updated CV.