Location: Cambridge (hybrid working available)
Salary: £65,000 - £85,000
Eligibility: Must be a UK Citizen due to project requirements
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced FPGA & DSP Engineer to join a highly regarded engineering consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions across radar, communications, and advanced sensing technologies.
This is a technically challenging role where you will work on a diverse portfolio of projects, contributing to the development of innovative IP and customer-led solutions. You will be involved across the full lifecycle, from concept and architecture through to validation and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement high-quality FPGA and DSP solutions
Contribute to system architecture, design reviews, and technical decision-making
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, and systems
Engage with customers on technical discussions and early-stage solution development
Support project planning, including proposals and time estimates
Identify and manage technical risks effectively
Mentor junior engineers where appropriate
Maintain clear and structured technical documentation
Skills & Experience Required
Strong experience in FPGA development using HDL (VHDL or Verilog)
Experience with AMD (Xilinx) Vivado toolchain (or equivalent FPGA platforms)
Solid grounding in Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Experience working across the full FPGA development lifecycle
Exposure to Zynq SoC devices is highly desirable
Understanding of RF systems or communications is advantageous
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams
About You
Self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of your work
Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
Keen to continuously develop and expand your technical skillset
Able to operate in a consultancy-style environment with varied projects
What's on Offer
Competitive salary between £65,000 - £85,000
Exposure to complex, high-impact engineering projects
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Clear opportunities for career progression and technical development
Regular social events and a strong team culture
Flexible working arrangementsIf you're an FPGA engineer with strong DSP expertise looking to work on technically challenging and meaningful projects, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career
Salary description
£65000.00 - £85000.00 per year