Senior FPGA Engineer - VHDL / DSP

Job Description Senior FPGA Engineer - VHDL / DSP We are working with an innovative and fast-growing engineering company in Bristol that is a leader in Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) and Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS).Their technology is deployed across a wide range of industries including construction, defence, oil and gas pipelines, border surveillance, subsea cable monitoring and industrial environments.Their work sits at the intersection of hardware, signal processing and real-time systems, supporting applications where precision, reliability and performance are critical.They are now looking to hire a Senior FPGA Engineer to join their highly specialised team.You will join a close-knit FPGA team, playing a key role in the development of high-performance systems involving real-time data processing and complex signal environments.With a senior contractor approaching retirement, this role offers a clear pathway into team leadership, giving you the opportunity to shape both technical direction and team growth.Responsibilities:Design and develop FPGA solutions using VHDL on AMD Xilinx platforms (Vivado)Work on advanced DSP-focused applications in RF and sensing systemsDevelop and optimise systems using Xilinx RFSoC and Software Defined Radio technologiesInterface with on-chip ARM cores and external DDR memoryContribute to system-level architecture across hardware and embedded softwareSupport multi-clock system design and GPS synchronisationTake ownership of technical challenges and proactively drive solutionsWhat they're looking for:5+ years of FPGA development experienceStrong VHDL expertise on AMD Xilinx platformsExperience with Xilinx RFSoC and or Software Defined RadioSolid background in DSPExperience working with ARM cores and external DDRGood understanding of wider system architectureExperience with multi-clock designs and synchronisation techniquesAmbitious, proactive and comfortable taking ownershipClear leadership potentialWhat's in it for you? A clear route into a leadership positionThe opportunity to influence and grow a critical engineering functionWork on cutting-edge RF and sensing technology with real-world impactExposure to multiple high-value industries and applicationsHighly technical, collaborative environmentIn accordance with local employment laws, applicants must have current, valid authorisation to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to sponsor employment visas for this role. Applications from individuals without existing work authorisation for the UK cannot be considered.If this sounds interesting and you'd like to learn more, click the link below to apply or email me with a copy of your CV on [email protected] By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it on our systems. For more information please see our Privacy Notice (https://eu-recruit.com/about-us/privacy-notice/)

Created: 2026-03-20