FPGA Engineering Manager
Domain: Digital & FPGA Engineering
Location: Stevenage
Onsite: 3–4 days per week (hybrid; compressed hours negotiable)
The Opportunity:
A leading integrated defence company seeks an experienced FPGA Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team developing cutting-edge FPGA-based solutions. This role offers the opportunity to shape future capabilities, drive technical excellence, and mentor a team of engineers in a fast-growing Electronic Engineering Function.
The Role:
This opportunity stands out for its potential to combine technical leadership with hands-on FPGA expertise, contributing to complex high-performance, low-latency, or high-throughput systems. You will lead, mentor, and grow a talented team while overseeing FPGA architecture, design, and implementation across multiple projects.
Required Skills/Experience:
* British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
* BS/MS/PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
* 10+ years of FPGA or digital hardware design experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership/management role
* Strong experience with RTL design (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and hardware validation
* Knowledge of high-speed interfaces, DSP, control logic, and Image Processing
* Understanding of hardware–software co-design, embedded systems, and verification methodologies
* Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex FPGA systems from concept to production
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
* Exposure to aerospace/defence, high-performance computing, or telecommunications domains
* Familiarity with FPGA toolchains, scripting, and automation
Benefits Package:
* Base salary: Up to £75,000 Per Annum
* Company Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary
* Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer + employee)
* Flexible working: Compressed hours and hybrid arrangements available
* Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks maternity/adoption/shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility support
* Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and excellent on-site amenities
For more information:
Email: Declan.Bryson@ansonmccade.com
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