FPGA Engineer

Holt Executive
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Last month
Posted
25 Mar 2026 (Last month)

We are seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team developing advanced electronic systems used in high-performance, security-focused environments.

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging programmes where FPGAs play a central role, supporting applications such as high-speed data processing, complex algorithm implementation, embedded security functions, system-level integration within modern hardware platforms.

You will work alongside engineers across firmware, software, systems, and hardware disciplines, contributing to innovative solutions in a structured, quality-driven development environment.

The team operates using modern development practices, including advanced toolchains and Continuous Integration workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop FPGA solutions using VHDL

Deliver efficient implementations with strong focus on timing closure and device optimisation

Target AMD FPGA and SoC devices, including use of the AXI protocol

Perform simulation using Siemens QuestaSim

Apply modern verification approaches (e.g. OSVVM, CoCoTB)

Use AMD toolchains (ISE and Vivado)

Develop and maintain scripted build processes using TCL and/or Python

Work within Git-based version control systems

Support Continuous Integration environments (e.g. GitLab, Docker)

Produce clear technical documentation

Contribute to process improvement and engineering best practice

What We’re Looking For

Strong background in FPGA design using VHDL

Experience with AMD FPGA/SoC platforms

Solid understanding of FPGA architecture, optimisation techniques, and timing analysis

Experience with simulation and verification methodologies

Familiarity with automated build and CI workflows

Good documentation and communication skills

A proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Development & Environment

You will join an established firmware community with a strong emphasis on:

Technical mentoring

Knowledge sharing

Continuous professional development

Toolchain and workflow modernisation

Collaborative problem-solvingComprehensive training and close technical leadership will be provided to support your growth and mastery of internal development processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary with sign-on bonus.

Flexible or part-time working arrangements on request.

Relocation support available.

Half-day finish on Fridays.

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with option to buy/sell.

Private medical insurance (optional family cover).

Life assurance and group income protection.

Flexible extras including healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and electric vehicle scheme.

Employee assistance program for mental health and wellbeing support.

Eligibility

Due to the nature of the programmes involved, candidates must:

Hold the right to work in the UK (Sole British citizenship)

Be eligible to obtain the required security clearance

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