Lead FPGA Design Engineer

Lead FPGA Design Engineer, Southampton



* Full-time, permanent, salary up to £75,000



We’re working with a technology company doing some genuinely exciting things in advanced electronics. They are looking for a Lead FPGA Design Engineer to join the team on a full-time permanent basis.



This role would suit someone who wants to stay hands-on with design work but is also ready to lead and support a team. You'll be involved across the full development lifecycle, helping shape the direction of projects while still writing code and solving technical challenges yourself.



The job:



* Leading and mentoring a team of FPGA engineers



* Owning the technical direction for FPGA development across several product lines



* Designing and developing FPGA solutions using VHDL or Verilog



* Overseeing verification, validation, and integration of designs



* Working on high-performance designs, often involving video or RF signal processing



The ideal candidate:



* A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or something similar



* At least 10 years of hands-on FPGA design experience



* Comfortable leading others and making technical decisions



* Solid experience with VHDL or Verilog and common FPGA toolsets



* A good grasp of high-speed digital design



* You’ll need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance



The offer:



* Salary up to £75,000 (depending on experience)



* Hybrid working and flexible hours



* A strong benefits package including private health, dental and company shares



* A mix of leadership and technical work, this isn’t a desk-only job



* Projects that will keep you engaged and challenged



If you’re a Lead FPGA Design Engineer looking to take the next step, or already leading and want to stay hands-on, this is a great opportunity to do both