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 environment with strong career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the tech world while working on exciting projects.
- 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 (FPGA Engineer):
- 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 for the FPGA Engineer role in Southampton:
- 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.
Senior Engineer, Software Permanent in Southampton employer: Octagon Group
Join a dynamic and innovative engineering team in Southampton, where your expertise as an FPGA Engineer will be valued and nurtured. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer a collaborative work culture that encourages creativity and technical ownership, alongside competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in high-reliability sectors such as defence and aerospace.
