Job Description

FPGA / VHDL Engineer An established, technology-driven engineering organisation operating in the advanced imaging and detection sector is seeking a highly capable FPGA Engineer with strong VHDL development experience to join their growing engineering team.

You will play a key role in designing and developing high-speed FPGA-based systems, working across the full product lifecycle-from concept through to production. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded systems, signal processing, and high-speed digital design, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities for the FPGA Engineer role based in Egham

- Design and develop FPGA firmware using VHDL for high-performance applications - Implement high-speed digital signal processing systems using ADCs, DACs, and memory interfaces - Manage the full firmware development lifecycle (design, implementation, verification, and production release) - Debug and troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers) - Develop and execute verification & validation plans - Collaborate with hardware, software, and production teams to ensure seamless system integration - Produce and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, test reports, and production documentation - Support manufacturing and production teams with technical expertise - Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in FPGA and embedded technologies Required Skills & Experience for the FPGA Engineer role in Egham

- Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related field - Minimum 2+ years of FPGA/VHDL development experience - Strong knowledge of FPGA design (Xilinx, Lattice or similar toolchains) - Experience with serial communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/485, CAN) - Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (Ethernet, USB, TCP/IP, UDP, Aurora, etc.) - Experience with hardware debugging and lab instrumentation - Understanding of embedded systems and digital design principles - Familiarity with schematic capture and simulation tools (e.G., Altium, pSPICE) - Basic programming skills (e.G., Python)