FPGA / VHDL Engineer

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.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
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, xwzovoh 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