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Senior FPGA Design Engineer, southampton
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southampton, United Kingdom
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Posted:
28.06.2025
Expiry Date:
12.08.2025
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Job Description:
Senior FPGA Design Engineer – Space-Based 5G Signal Processing
Location: Southampton, UK (Hybrid)
Package: Competitive salary + equity + pension + private medical
A high-growth deep-tech company developing next-generation satellite communications technology is looking to expand its hardware team. Their mission is to enable truly global mobile coverage by deploying 5G base stations directly on board satellites. Using cutting-edge hardware acceleration and proprietary signal processing IP, they are solving some of the most technically challenging problems in wireless communications.
They are now seeking a Senior FPGA Design Engineer to join the team responsible for delivering complex, high-performance digital designs targeting both FPGA and ASIC. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on RTL development, design optimisation, and system-level integration for advanced communications systems operating in space.
The ideal candidate will have deep experience in RTL design and a background in high-throughput, low-power hardware development. This is a collaborative environment where engineers work across the full development flow, and where technical ownership is both expected and supported.
What they’re looking for:
* Proven expertise in RTL design using Verilog or SystemVerilog for complex FPGA or ASIC systems
* Strong grasp of synthesis, timing closure, and resource optimisation for high-speed signal processing applications
* Experience developing and integrating IP in multi-block hardware systems
* Familiarity with UVM verification methodologies and testbench development
* Skilled in simulation, lab-based validation, and system integration using industry-standard tools
* Ability to collaborate across design, verification, and algorithm teams
* Strong documentation and communication skills
* Knowledge of communications signal processing algorithms (e.g. error correction, equalisation, beamforming)
* Experience with AMBA protocols, Python scripting, or C++/SystemC modelling
* Exposure to AMD/Xilinx FPGA toolchains or ASIC backend flows
* Understanding of project lifecycles including agile or V-model methodologies
Why consider this opportunity?
* Work on industry-defining technology at the intersection of 5G and space
* Join a high-calibre team with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset
* Contribute to complex digital designs with real-world impact
* Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and strong benefits package
* Hybrid working and a supportive, engineering-led culture
Interested?
Please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role.
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