At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead FPGA development from design to implementation while mentoring junior engineers.
- Company: Join a leading organisation in defence and secure communications.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, private medical cover, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Enjoy 25 days holiday, early Friday finishes, and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cutting-edge technology while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong FPGA/Firmware experience, VHDL expertise, and knowledge of digital hardware design.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
- Lead FPGA Engineer
- Job Type: Permanent, Full time
- Clearance: Eligibility for DV
We are working with a leading organisation in the defence and secure communications sector, and we're looking for an experienced Principal FPGA Engineer to join their team.
This is a senior technical role where you'll take ownership of FPGA/firmware development from requirements and architecture through to implementation, integration and verification, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers.
- Lead FPGA/firmware architecture, design, development and verification.
- Develop and review firmware requirements, designs and technical documentation.
- Provide technical leadership across complex engineering projects.
- Support design reviews and project planning.
- Mentor and develop less experienced engineers.
- Drive improvements to firmware development processes and best practice.
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience across the full FPGA/Firmware development lifecycle.
- Extensive VHDL experience.
- Experience with FPGA platforms such as Xilinx, Lattice, Altera/Intel or Microsemi.
- Strong knowledge of FPGA verification and EDA tools.
- Experience with digital hardware design and reading schematics.
- Knowledge of communications protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, TCP/IP and UDP.
- Experience working with structured engineering methodologies such as the V-Model.
- Strong technical leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Private medical cover
- 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays
- Pension contribution
- 4x life assurance
- Flexible working
- Early Friday finish
- Flexible benefits package
- Security clearance allowance, where applicable
Lead FPGA Engineer in London employer: Addition+
Addition is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in the heart of London, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while enjoying competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements. Joining Addition means being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the cyber security landscape.
