FPGA Engineer in Southampton

FPGA Engineer in Southampton

Southampton Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Octagon Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge FPGA and SoC solutions for high-reliability products.
  • Company: Join a specialist engineering team in Southampton with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment with potential for UK Security Clearance.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in high-tech projects within defence and aerospace sectors.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years of FPGA experience.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

An experienced FPGA Engineer is required to join a specialist engineering team in Southampton, supporting the design, development, and enhancement of FPGA and SoC solutions for high-reliability products. The FPGA Engineer role offers hands-on technical ownership across the full FPGA lifecycle.

Key responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and verify FPGA and SoC solutions
  • Develop and simulate VHDL for complex FPGA architectures
  • Integrate and test FPGA solutions at system level
  • Produce clear design and verification documentation
  • Collaborate with system, electronic, and FPGA engineers

Essential skills:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
  • 5+ years’ experience as an FPGA Engineer
  • Strong VHDL and/or Verilog development experience
  • Knowledge of FPGA toolchains (Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim)
  • Experience with SoC devices (e.g. Zynq UltraScale+)

Desirable:

  • Video/RF protocols (MIPI, SDI)
  • Python or TCL scripting
  • High-reliability, defence, or aerospace experience
  • UK Security Clearance (SC or DV)

This FPGA Engineer job offers the chance to develop in a very strong business in Southampton, Hampshire.

FPGA Engineer in Southampton employer: Octagon Group

Octagon Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Waterbeach, UK. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, hands-on experience in product development, and a supportive environment that values teamwork and quality. With a focus on meaningful projects and a commitment to employee development, Octagon Group stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career in mechanical engineering.

Octagon Group

Contact Details:

Octagon Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace FPGA Engineer in Southampton

FPGA Design
VHDL Development
Verilog Development
FPGA Toolchains (Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim)
SoC Integration
System-Level Testing
Design Documentation