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  • Full-time, permanent, salary up to £75,000

    We’re working with a technology company doing some genuinely exciting things in advanced electronics. They are looking for a Lead FPGA Design Engineer to join the team on a full-time permanent basis.

    This role would suit someone who wants to stay hands-on with design work but is also ready to lead and support a team. You'll be involved across the full development lifecycle, helping shape the direction of projects while still writing code and solving technical challenges yourself.

    The job:

  • Leading and mentoring a team of FPGA engineers

  • Owning the technical direction for FPGA development across several product lines

  • Designing and developing FPGA solutions using VHDL or Verilog

  • Overseeing verification, validation, and integration of designs

  • Working on high-performance designs, often involving video or RF signal processing

    The ideal candidate:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or something similar

  • At least 10 years of hands-on FPGA design experience

  • Comfortable leading others and making technical decisions

  • Solid experience with VHDL or Verilog and common FPGA toolsets

  • A good grasp of high-speed digital design

  • You’ll need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance

    The offer:

  • Salary up to £75,000 (depending on experience)

  • Hybrid working and flexible hours

  • A strong benefits package including private health, dental and company shares

  • A mix of leadership and technical work, this isn’t a desk-only job

  • Projects that will keep you engaged and challenged

    If you’re a Lead FPGA engineer looking to take the next step, or already leading and want to stay hands-on, this is a great opportunity to do both

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