Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd
Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer
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Role: FPGA Design Engineer
Location: Whitstable, Kent
Salary: competitive, we will pay for the right talent genuinely
We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join our highly skilled small team, working in a technically challenging and highly regulated environment.
The successful candidate will lead FPGA firmware design and development projects.
This role is ideal for a proactive individual with at least 5 years of experience, looking to apply their expertise across the full product lifecycle, from concept to verification and qualification.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Capture and trace requirements from customer specifications through to detailed design.
- Architect, implement, and verify FPGA designs using VHDL for high-performance and safety-critical applications.
- Generate and maintain comprehensive design documentation.
- Take ownership of assigned work packages, ensuring timely delivery within budget and technical requirements.
- Work closely with electronics, firmware, and software engineers for system integration.
- Participate in peer reviews and maintain documentation of development activities.
- Contribute to new product development and maintain legacy designs as required.
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Essential Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of FPGA and complex digital hardware design experience.
- Proficiency with FPGA toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim, or Questa.
- Strong understanding of digital timing, finite state machines, and clock domain crossing.
- Proficient in VHDL and C/C++, with experience developing self-checking testbenches.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive in learning and applying new technologies.
- Knowledge of video standards (e.g., HDMI/DVI) and communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a small team.
- Good organizational and planning skills.
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Desirable:
- Experience working with safety-critical standards such as DO-178, DO-254, or BS EN 61508.
- Familiarity with high-speed interfaces and protocols (e.g., AXI, DDR, HDMI, PCIe, USB, Ethernet).
- Scripting skills in TCL or Python for build automation or verification support.
- Exposure to model-based design workflows (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink integration).
How to apply?
Apply now or send your CV to danni@cortechtalentsolutions.co.uk
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