An established, technology-driven engineering organisation operating in the advanced imaging and detection sector is seeking a highly capable FPGA Engineer with strong VHDL development experience to join their growing engineering team.
You will play a key role in designing and developing high-speed FPGA-based systems, working across the full product lifecycle-from concept through to production. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded systems, signal processing, and high-speed digital design, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.
Key responsibilities for the FPGA Engineer role based in Egham
- Design and develop FPGA firmware using VHDL for high-performance applications
- Implement high-speed digital signal processing systems using ADCs, DACs, and memory interfaces
- Manage the full firmware development lifecycle (design, implementation, verification, and production release)
- Debug and troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers)
- Develop and execute verification & validation plans
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and production teams to ensure seamless system integration
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, test reports, and production documentation
- Support manufacturing and production teams with technical expertise
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in FPGA and embedded technologies
Required Skills & Experience for the FPGA Engineer role in Egham
- Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related field
- Minimum 2+ years of FPGA/VHDL development experience
- Strong knowledge of FPGA design (Xilinx, Lattice or similar toolchains)
- Experience with serial communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/485, CAN)
- Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (Ethernet, USB, TCP/IP, UDP, Aurora, etc.)
- Experience with hardware debugging and lab instrumentation
- Understanding of embedded systems and digital design principles
- Familiarity with schematic capture and simulation tools (e.G., Altium, pSPICE)
- Basic programming skills (e.G., Python)
The position can be a mid or senior level FPGA Engineer to work on innovative, high-speed FPGA projects
APPLY NOW! To apply for the FPGA Engineer role based in Egham, please send your CV to , or for more information contact Mike Belmar on 01582 878807.