Job Description
FPGA DSP Engineer x 3
Rate: £60 - £70/hr
Location: Cambridge, Hybrid 2/3 days a week
Duration: Initially 6 months
A global technology consulting company are seeking a number of FPGA engineers to support the development and implementation of RF physical layer functionality - specifically for narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) systems - as part of a high-priority Digital Signal Processing programme. The role will involve contributing to the design and integration of baseband signal processing logic for satellite communications systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and test RF physical layer components for NB-IoT or similar communication systems using FPGA platforms
* Develop digital baseband processing blocks (eg, modulation, filtering, synchronization, coding/decoding)
* Collaborate with internal and client-side teams to support integration and system-level debugging
* Work part time in a hybrid model, with some on-site presence at the client location in Cambridge
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Hands-on experience implementing RF PHY layers for NB-IoT, LTE, or other 3GPP standards using FPGAs
* Strong understanding of Digital Signal Processing for RF systems, including time/frequency synchronization, modulation schemes, and forward error correction
* Experience contributing to Real Time communications systems in either terrestrial or space-based contexts
* Ability to work part time on-site in Cambridge as part of a hybrid delivery model
Desirable:
* Familiarity with satellite communications or space system constraints
* Exposure to hardware validation techniques (eg, lab testing, test vectors, simulation environments)
* Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams, ideally in regulated or mission-critical environments