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Design Engineer
Whitstable, Kent | Full-time | Permanent

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary

  • Flexible working hours

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Company pension scheme

  • On-site parking

  • Career progression opportunities

  • Supportive, close-knit technical team

    Why join our client?

    Our client is a leading innovator within their space, developing cutting-edge technology for critical applications. They are now looking to expand their small, expert team with an experienced FPGA Design Engineer who thrives in a hands-on, high-integrity environment.

    About the role

    As Design Engineer, you’ll lead on complex firmware development for avionics and maritime systems. You’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of FPGA projects, from concept and architecture to verification and integration. This is a fantastic opportunity to own your projects and make a genuine impact.

    Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and implementing FPGA systems in VHDL

  • Interpreting and tracing technical requirements

  • Creating thorough documentation and testbenches

  • Collaborating with electronics and software teams

  • Supporting both new and legacy product development

    What we’re looking for:

  • 5+ years of FPGA development experience

  • Strong VHDL skills and digital design knowledge

  • Familiarity with Xilinx, ModelSim, or Questa tools

  • Problem solver with great communication skills

  • Knowledge of video/communication protocols (e.g., HDMI, UART, SPI)

    Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

    About Morgan Jones:

    Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie, and Data Retention Policy, which can be found on our website.

    Due to the high volume of applicants we see, if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

    To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on your favourite social networks – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn

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