Yolk Recruitment Ltd
SDR FPGA Engineer
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SDR FPGA Engineer
FPGA / SDR Engineer
National Security | Gloucester or Romsey | SC Cleared
We are supporting a growing National Security technology programme seeking FPGA / SDR Engineers to deliver advanced RF, SIGINT, and Software Defined Radio capability into highly secure customer environments.
This is a hands-on engineering role working across FPGA development, embedded systems, and high performance SDR platforms supporting mission critical programmes at the forefront of UK National Security capability.
The environment combines secure communications, RF systems, embedded Linux, and FPGA acceleration technologies across long-term delivery programmes.
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- Develop FPGA and firmware solutions using VHDL / Verilog
- Support SDR and RF system integration across embedded environments
- Contribute to DSP processing chains and real-time signal processing capability
- Work closely with systems, software, and hardware teams on secure technical delivery
- Support integration and deployment within secure customer environments
- Participate in technical design reviews, optimisation, and architecture discussions
Experience Required
- Strong FPGA or Firmware engineering background
- Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog
- Background within defence, National Security, RF, radar, EW, SDR, or embedded systems environments
- Experience working within Linux or embedded Linux systems
- Understanding of DSP, RF systems, or Software Defined Radio architectures is highly desirable
- OpenCPI, GNU Radio, or similar SDR framework experience would be advantageous
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Clearance
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold existing UK security clearance (SC or DV preferred).
Location
Roles available in Gloucester or Romsey with flexibility depending on programme requirements.
Package
Competitive salary, strong long-term programme security, and the opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge National Security technology programmes.
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