FPGA / Firmware Engineer

FPGA / Firmware Engineer
Guildford
£55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits Package

Are you an experienced FPGA / Firmware Engineer looking to take full ownership of cutting-edge digital architectures that convert precise physical measurements into high-speed, high-integrity data for global scientific applications?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly specialised engineering environment where you will design and implement FPGA-based systems at the core of advanced analytical instrumentation. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in developing next-generation technology used across food science, pharmaceuticals, and materials research.

In this role, you will be responsible for FPGA design, embedded firmware development, and real-time system integration. You will work hands-on with hardware, developing scalable architectures and ensuring accurate, low-latency data acquisition from precision sensors. The position offers strong technical ownership and the chance to contribute directly to innovative product development.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog, along with experience in embedded systems and real-time data processing. You will be a methodical problem solver, comfortable working in a lab-based environment, and confident collaborating across engineering disciplines.

The Role:

FPGA design and development using VHDL and Verilog
Real-time firmware development for embedded systems and processor cores
Integration of sensors, ADCs, DACs, and communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART)
Development of digital signal processing pipelines and data acquisition systems
Hands-on debugging and validation using lab equipment
Implementation of high-speed data transfer interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, or PCIeThe Person:

Good years' of experience in FPGA/firmware development
Strong knowledge of digital electronics and signal integrity
Experience with FPGA toolchains such as Vivado, Quartus, or Libero
Understanding of control systems such as PID for motion or electromechanical systems
Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar
Desirable: Experience with ARM SoC (e.g. Zynq), C/C++ or Python
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

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