Senior FPGA Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior FPGA Design Engineer Location: Southampton area (hybrid / remote options available) Employment Type: Permanent, full-time Visa sponsorship: Not available (UK work rights required) Client Snapshot We are working with an innovative technology company based near Southampton, developing next-generation 5G baseband solutions for satellite communications . Their technology is redefining the future of global connectivity, enabling complete coverage through space-based deployment of advanced 5G base stations. The team specialises in hardware-accelerated digital signal processing , achieving world-leading levels of power efficiency and performance. Youll be part of a group delivering high-impact solutions for the telecommunications and space sectors. What Youll Do As a Senior FPGA / Digital Hardware Design Engineer , you will: Work closely with algorithm engineers to translate requirements into efficient RTL architectures Design, implement, and verify complex FPGA and ASIC solutions Develop and deploy UVM-based testbenches for functional verification Validate and integrate your designs on the latest FPGA platforms Optimise timing, power, and area for high-throughput digital signal processing applications Contribute to architecture decisions, documentation, and technical reviews Collaborate across disciplines (design, verification, algorithms, implementation, system integration) Key Skills & Experience Essential: Expert knowledge of RTL (Verilog, SystemVerilog) for FPGA/ASIC products Strong track record delivering FPGA / ASIC digital designs Experience with synthesis, static timing analysis, power optimisation, and high-throughput design Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (simulation, synthesis, timing closure) Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams on integrated solutions Strong documentation skills (design specs, verification plans, user guides) Desirable: Knowledge of communications signal processing algorithms (e.g. error correction, equalisation, beamforming, channel estimation) Familiarity with AMBA bus protocols Practical experience with UVM verification methodologies C++ / SystemC experience for modelling and integration Scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Bash) for automation and flows Understanding of project methodologies (agile, waterfall, requirements traceability) Experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGAs and/or ASIC backend EDA flows What We Offer Competitive salary (market-aligned) Hybrid / remote working options (with some on-site work in Southampton as needed) Chance to work on cutting-edge 5G satellite communications technology Career development in FPGA, ASIC, and DSP implementation Collaborative environment working with top industry experts Exposure to full product lifecycle and the latest space-qualified devices Candidate Profile Were looking for candidates who are: Highly skilled in FPGA / ASIC digital design and verification Interested in telecoms, 5G, and satellite communications technology Motivated to solve challenging problems in signal processing and hardware acceleration Strong communicators who thrive in cross-disciplinary teams UK-based (or willing to relocate to the Southampton area) Legally eligible to work in the UK ( no sponsorship available ) How to Apply / Next Steps If youre an experienced FPGA / hardware design engineer who wants to shape the future of satellite-enabled 5G communications, wed love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short note highlighting your FPGA / ASIC project experience. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-04