FPGA & DSP Engineer

Permanent
Engineering
Senior
FPGA, DSP
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire
£65000 - £85000 per annum

Job Title: FPGA & DSP Engineer
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 arrangements

If 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.

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