Electronic Design Engineer

Hardware Engineer – FPGA/VHDL | Hampshire | Permanent

Some engineering roles keep you busy. Others keep you sharp.

This one sits firmly in the second category.

We're working with a Hampshire-based engineering business on a permanent Hardware Engineer hire - a technically demanding role that sits at the intersection of digital design, PCB development, and long-term product integrity.

The Role

You'll be working across the full hardware lifecycle - from FPGA and VHDL design through to PCB layout and into the less glamorous but business-critical world of component obsolescence management. The work is varied, the problems are real, and the output matters.

Day to day, you can expect to be:

• Designing and developing FPGA-based solutions using VHDL
• Creating and reviewing PCB designs in Altium Designer
• Supporting obsolescence investigations and managing end-of-life component strategies
• Collaborating with systems and software engineers to deliver integrated hardware solutions
• Producing technical documentation to a high standard

What We're Looking For

• Proven FPGA design experience with strong VHDL capability
• Hands-on PCB design using Altium Designer
• Exposure to obsolescence management - understanding component lifecycles, finding alternatives, mitigating risk
• A methodical, detail-oriented approach to engineering
• Experience in a regulated or complex engineering environment is advantageous

If you're an FPGA-focused Hardware Engineer looking for your next long-term move, I'd like to hear from you.