At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement cutting-edge FPGA systems for advanced analytical instrumentation.
- Company: Join a specialised engineering team making waves in scientific applications.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and excellent company benefits package.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic lab environment with strong career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Take ownership of innovative projects that impact food science, pharmaceuticals, and materials research.
- Qualifications: Experience in FPGA development with VHDL/Verilog and embedded systems.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
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 in Guildford employer: Rise Technical
Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Firmware Engineer in Guildford, where you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts global scientific applications. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and offers an excellent benefits package, including bonuses and hands-on experience with advanced analytical instrumentation. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to pioneering solutions in food science, pharmaceuticals, and materials research, we provide a rewarding environment for engineers looking to make a meaningful impact.
