At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform advanced wireless communication algorithms into real-time FPGA implementations.
- Company: Innovative start-up linked to the University of Oxford, focused on safe communication systems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and contribute to critical technology in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on technology that protects lives and shapes the future.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in FPGA-based DSP or communications systems with strong design experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen for a Principal FPGA Engineer to have a major impact in the development of next generation wireless communications. Our client is an early stage, fast paced, independently funded start up, with strong links to the University of Oxford. Led by a talented team with considerable sector experience and specialist subject knowledge, their mission is to enable safe and efficient communication systems which will ultimately protect our way of life.
By joining them, the Principal FPGA Engineer will be seriously contributing to critical technology that will save lives and ensure our society remains safe in an ever-changing world. This role will focus on transforming advanced wireless communication algorithms into efficient, real-time FPGA implementations for an FPGA-accelerated SDR modem platform. Working closely with PHY, software, and systems engineers, you will help define the hardware-realisable architecture for our next-generation intelligent SDR modem, translating floating-point communications algorithms into high-performance fixed-point FPGA implementations suitable for field deployment. This is a hands-on role involving DSP architecture, FPGA implementation, optimisation, integration, verification, and system bring-up.
Essential Experience & skills:
- 5+ years of industry experience developing FPGA-based DSP or communications systems
- Strong FPGA design experience using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
- Strong understanding of fixed-point arithmetic, quantisation effects, numerical precision, and hardware implementation trade-offs
- Experience implementing high-performance parallelised DSP algorithms on FPGA platforms
- Practical experience implementing one or more of:
- FFTs
- Fast Hadamard transforms
- Digital filtering
- Synchronisation algorithms
- Channel estimation
- Forward error correction
- Beamforming
- Packet-processing pipelines
- Experience designing high-throughput streaming architectures using AXI-Stream or equivalent interfaces
- Experience analysing FPGA timing, resource utilisation, and system performance
- Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, or equivalent modelling environments for algorithm validation
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in laboratory environments
- Ability to work closely with DSP, software, systems, and RF engineers
If you're a Principal FPGA Engineer with an expertise in advanced wireless communication algorithms into efficient, real-time FPGA implementations for an FPGA-accelerated SDR modem platform, and you're looking for a career defining role which will shape the future of wireless communications, then MARS would like to hear from you.
Principal FPGA Engineer employer: Mary Ann s Recruitment Services Ltd
As a Principal FPGA Engineer at this innovative start-up in Oxford, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionising wireless communications. With a strong connection to the University of Oxford, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and offers unique opportunities to contribute to life-saving technology. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work alongside competitive compensation and benefits, making this an exceptional place for engineers looking to make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Mary Ann s Recruitment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
