FPGA Engineer (Graduate - Senior)

A brilliant opportunity to join an innovative team building high-integrity, security-critical FPGA solutions. Whether you’re a recent graduate building foundations or a seasoned engineer leading architecture and verification, you’ll work across cutting-edge designs used in complex, mission-critical products (with exposure to applied cryptography and wider microelectronics).
Location: Derby (UK travel between sites may be required)
Salary: £30,000–£75,000 DOE + benefits

Requirements for FPGA Engineer:

Degree in a relevant STEM field (e.g. Electronics, Electrical, Computer or Communications Engineering).

Strong FPGA design fundamentals and VHDL skills; ability to write, test and debug via simulation and on-device.

Familiarity with at least one major toolchain (e.g. Vivado, Quartus or Libero) and version control (GIT/SVN/CVS).

For experienced candidates: proven end-to-end FPGA delivery, interface definition, TCL scripting, and robust verification approaches (e.g., UVM/OSVVM/ABV).

Bonus points for: experience with Xilinx / Intel (Altera) / Microchip devices; ModelSim/QuestaSim; SystemVerilog/Verilog; Layer-2/3 networking, USB 3.2 or NVMe; Red Hat Linux; interest in cryptographic systems.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and time-management; able to work autonomously and collaboratively. *** Due to the nature of the projects and this requiring very high level security clearance, you must be a British Citizen, and have lived in the UK consistently for the past decade - you should be happy to gain security clearance before starting.

Responsibilities  for FPGA Engineer:

Design and develop FPGA modules and subsystems across a range of devices and SoC platforms.

Create clean, maintainable RTL (VHDL / Verilog / SystemVerilog); build testbenches and validate via simulation and hardware.

Integrate FPGA blocks into wider system architectures; collaborate with software, hardware and verification colleagues.

Keep pace with new devices, tooling and methods; champion quality, reliability and best practice.

For senior hires: lead work-packages, own interfaces and delivery plans, mentor others, and drive verification strategy.

What the role offers:

Impactful work on advanced, security-critical products with a supportive, expert team.

Structured development and progression (mentoring, on-the-job learning, targeted training).

Competitive package including pension and life assurance, plus additional benefits.

Security & Eligibility:

Due to project sensitivities, you must be a British Citizen and able to obtain and maintain DV clearance.

Applications:
If this FPGA opportunity sounds like a fit, please send your CV via the relevant link. We’re committed to an inclusive, accessible process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or interview, please email (if removed by the job board, our website has full contact details).

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