Lead FPGA Design Engineer

Lead FPGA Design Engineer, Southampton\\n\\n * Full-time, permanent, salary up to £75,000\\n\\nWe’re working with a technology company doing some genuinely exciting things in advanced electronics. They are looking for a Lead FPGA Design Engineer to join the team on a full-time permanent basis.\\n\\nThis role would suit someone who wants to stay hands-on with design work but is also ready to lead and support a team. You'll be involved across the full development lifecycle, helping shape the direction of projects while still writing code and solving technical challenges yourself.\\n\\nThe job:\\n\\n * Leading and mentoring a team of FPGA engineers\\n\\n * Owning the technical direction for FPGA development across several product lines\\n\\n * Designing and developing FPGA solutions using VHDL or Verilog\\n\\n * Overseeing verification, validation, and integration of designs\\n\\n * Working on high-performance designs, often involving video or RF signal processing\\n\\nThe ideal candidate:\\n\\n * A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or something similar\\n\\n * At least 10 years of hands-on FPGA design experience\\n\\n * Comfortable leading others and making technical decisions\\n\\n * Solid experience with VHDL or Verilog and common FPGA toolsets\\n\\n * A good grasp of high-speed digital design\\n\\n * You’ll need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance\\n\\nThe offer:\\n\\n * Salary up to £75,000 (depending on experience)\\n\\n * Hybrid working and flexible hours\\n\\n * A strong benefits package including private health, dental and company shares\\n\\n * A mix of leadership and technical work, this isn’t a desk-only job\\n\\n * Projects that will keep you engaged and challenged\\n\\nIf you’re a Lead FPGA engineer looking to take the next step, or already leading and want to stay hands-on, this is a great opportunity to do both