FPGA Engineer (National Security & Critical Systems)

FPGA Engineer (National Security & Critical Systems) in Southampton (SO14), SO14 | Sanderson Government and Defence Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Lead Software Engineer Spectrum It Recruitment Limited Southampton (SO14) £70000.00 - £75000.00 per annum 3 days ago Cloud Platform Engineer Certes IT Service Solutions UK £73000 - £75000 per annum 3 hours ago NEW Senior Software Engineer IO Associates Bristol (BS1) £60000 - £70000 per annum 5 hours ago NEW Sensor Fusion Software Lead Saab UK Bedford (MK40) Negotiable 1 day ago Software Developer Damia Group Ltd UK £500 - £560 per day 5 hours ago NEW DevOps Automation Engineer Teksystems Yorkshire 1 day ago Senior Software Developer Rebel Recruitment Nottingham (NG1) From £50,000 to £65,000 per annum 5 hours ago NEW Technical Lead Anson Mccade Belfast, County Antrim Up to £95,000 Annual 1 day ago Senior Software Engineer, JAX NVIDIA South East Competitive 4 days ago C++ Developer - Gloucester Anson Mccade Gloucester (GL1) From £55,000 to £65,000 per annum 3 days ago Lead Software Engineer Spectrum It Recruitment Limited Southampton (SO14) £70000.00 - £75000.00 per annum 3 days ago Cloud Platform Engineer Certes IT Service Solutions UK £73000 - £75000 per annum 3 hours ago NEW Senior Software Engineer IO Associates Bristol (BS1) £60000 - £70000 per annum 5 hours ago NEW Sensor Fusion Software Lead Saab UK Bedford (MK40) Negotiable 1 day ago Software Developer Damia Group Ltd UK £500 - £560 per day 5 hours ago NEW DevOps Automation Engineer Teksystems Yorkshire 1 day ago Senior Software Developer Rebel Recruitment Nottingham (NG1) From £50,000 to £65,000 per annum 5 hours ago NEW Technical Lead Anson Mccade Belfast, County Antrim Up to £95,000 Annual 1 day ago Senior Software Engineer, JAX NVIDIA South East Competitive 4 days ago C++ Developer - Gloucester Anson Mccade Gloucester (GL1) From £55,000 to £65,000 per annum 3 days ago FPGA Engineer (National Security & Critical Systems) Sanderson Government and Defence Southampton (SO14), SO14 Permanent Published: 2 days ago £60000 - £80000 per annum + DV Bonus, pension, 30 days holiday FPGA Engineer (National Security & Critical Systems) Sanderson Government and Defence FPGA Engineer National Security & Critical Systems Great ideas come from different minds. That's why this organisation brings together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from a wide range of backgrounds - and gives them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a real impact. What connects everyone is a shared mission: solving meaningful problems and building advanced technical capability that protects what matters most . As the challenges continue to evolve, so does the technology, with teams working on solutions that will shape tomorrow, not just today. The Opportunity You'll join a growing and highly trusted supplier within the national security domain , delivering mission-critical solutions that support safety, security, and long-term resilience. The business has secured long-term programmes of work across a broad technical spectrum , providing genuine stability alongside opportunity for development and growth. It's an environment where engineers can build deep expertise while contributing to work with real national impact. Projects span leading-edge areas including: Digital signal processing and advanced hardware design AI / data-driven systems Secure platforms, cloud, and modern DevOps practices Cyber-focused and software-defined capabilities The Role As an FPGA Engineer , you'll play a key role in the design and delivery of high-performance hardware solutions. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop, integrate, and validate complex systems from concept through to deployment. Your responsibilities will include: FPGA Design & Development Designing, simulating, synthesising, and implementing digital logic using VHDL / Verilog DSP Algorithm Implementation Developing and optimising real-time DSP algorithms such as FIR/IIR filters, FFTs, mixers, and I/Q demodulation Hardware Interfacing Designing and managing high-speed digital interfaces including ADCs, DACs, and PCIe System Integration Collaborating with embedded software, PCB, and systems engineering teams to integrate firmware into deployed solutions Debugging & Lab Validation Using oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, signal generators, and other test equipment to verify and refine designs What You'll Bring Proven experience in FPGA design and DSP implementation Strong practical knowledge of VHDL and/or Verilog Experience using MATLAB / Simulink for modelling and validation Working knowledge of Embedded C/C++ and/or Python for testing, automation, or processor interaction A solid understanding of digital communications theory and RF principles Why Join? Work on projects that genuinely matter , with national-level impact Exposure to complex, cutting-edge technology in a secure environment Long-term programme stability combined with opportunities to grow and specialise Collaborative engineering culture with access to experienced technical leaders Location & Security Based at a secure UK site within an established engineering environment, offering good transport links and access to surrounding countryside Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible and willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. 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