FPGA & DSP Engineer

Job description FPGA & DSP Engineer Southern Cambridgeshire | Hybrid (2/3 days on site) Up to £75k + benefits We are working with an established engineering consultancy seeking an experienced FPGA & DSP Engineer to join a technically strong, multidisciplinary team, contributing to the development and expansion of their IP capabilities. This role focuses on the development of FPGA-based solutions for complex client projects, primarily within radar, communications and sensing applications. You’ll work across the full lifecycle, from initial concept and architecture through to validation and support. In this role, you will design and implement FPGA and DSP solutions using HDL and modern toolchains, primarily targeting AMD (Xilinx) devices, often Zynq SoCs. You’ll apply strong DSP fundamentals to real-world systems, contribute to architecture decisions, design reviews, and project planning, and work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineers. You will also engage with clients on technical discussions as required, helping translate complex requirements into robust, practical implementations. What We’re Looking For Proven FPGA development experience (HDL, simulation, test) Strong DSP background Experience with Vivado and AMD/Xilinx devices preferred (other platforms considered) Consultancy or project-based experience is beneficial Comfortable working independently and within multidisciplinary teams Adaptable, curious, and keen to develop technically Desirable Exposure to RF systems Multidisciplinary experience across electronics, firmware or systems Experience mentoring junior engineers Sponsorship is not available for this role. Due to the nature of the client base, minimum SC clearance is required.