At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement cutting-edge FPGA systems for advanced scientific applications.
- Company: Join a specialised engineering team in a dynamic environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and excellent company benefits package.
- Other info: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and enjoy hands-on lab work.
- Why this job: Take ownership of innovative technology that impacts food science and pharmaceuticals.
- Qualifications: Experience in FPGA development with VHDL/Verilog and embedded systems.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role? Read on to find out, and make your application. Are you an experienced FPGA / Firmware Engineer looking to take full ownership of cutting-edge digital architectures that convert precise physical measurements into high-speed, high-integrity data for global scientific applications? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly specialised engineering environment where you will design and implement FPGA-based systems at the core of advanced analytical instrumentation.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in developing next-generation technology used across food science, pharmaceuticals, and materials research. In this role, you will be responsible for FPGA design, embedded firmware development, and real-time system integration. You will work hands-on with hardware, developing scalable architectures and ensuring accurate, low-latency data acquisition from precision sensors. The position offers strong technical ownership and the chance to contribute directly to innovative product development.
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog, along with experience in embedded systems and real-time data processing. You will be a methodical problem solver, comfortable working in a lab-based environment, and confident collaborating across engineering disciplines.
The Role:
- FPGA design and development using VHDL and Verilog
- Real-time firmware development for embedded systems and processor cores
- Integration of sensors, ADCs, DACs, and communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART)
- Development of digital signal processing pipelines and data acquisition systems
- Hands-on debugging and validation using lab equipment
- Implementation of high-speed data transfer interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, or PCIe
- Based 5 days per week in the office based in Guildford
The Person:
- Strong knowledge of digital electronics and signal integrity
- Experience with FPGA toolchains such as Vivado, Quartus, or Libero
- Understanding of control systems such as PID for motion or electromechanical systems
- Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar
- Desirable: Experience with ARM SoC (e.g. Zynq), C/C++ or Python
- Based within commutable distance of Guildford
Firmware Engineer employer: Rise Technical
Join a dynamic and innovative team in Guildford as a Firmware Engineer, where you will enjoy a collaborative work culture that fosters creativity and technical excellence. With a competitive salary, bonus structure, and an excellent benefits package, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work on groundbreaking technology that impacts global scientific applications. Embrace the challenge of designing cutting-edge FPGA systems in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages continuous learning.
