Job Title: Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Location: Southampton area (hybrid / remote options available)
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
Visa sponsorship: Not available (UK work rights required)
Client Snapshot
We are working with an innovative technology company based near Southampton, developing next-generation 5G baseband solutions for satellite communications. Their technology is redefining the future of global connectivity, enabling complete coverage through space-based deployment of advanced 5G base stations.
The team specialises in hardware-accelerated digital signal processing, achieving world-leading levels of power efficiency and performance. You’ll be part of a group delivering high-impact solutions for the telecommunications and space sectors.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior FPGA / Digital Hardware Design Engineer, you will:
• Work closely with algorithm engineers to translate requirements into efficient RTL architectures
• Design, implement, and verify complex FPGA and ASIC solutions
• Develop and deploy UVM-based testbenches for functional verification
• Validate and integrate your designs on the latest FPGA platforms
• Optimise timing, power, and area for high-throughput digital signal processing applications
• Contribute to architecture decisions, documentation, and technical reviews
• Collaborate across disciplines (design, verification, algorithms, implementation, system integration)
Key Skills & Experience
Essential:
• Expert knowledge of RTL (Verilog, SystemVerilog) for FPGA/ASIC products
• Strong track record delivering FPGA / ASIC digital designs
• Experience with synthesis, static timing analysis, power optimisation, and high-throughput design
• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (simulation, synthesis, timing closure)
• Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams on integrated solutions
• Strong documentation skills (design specs, verification plans, user guides)
Desirable:
• Knowledge of communications signal processing algorithms (e.g. error correction, equalisation, beamforming, channel estimation)
• Familiarity with AMBA bus protocols
• Practical experience with UVM verification methodologies
• C++ / SystemC experience for modelling and integration
• Scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Bash) for automation and flows
• Understanding of project methodologies (agile, waterfall, requirements traceability)
• Experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGAs and/or ASIC backend EDA flows
What We Offer
• Competitive salary (market-aligned)
• Hybrid / remote working options (with some on-site work in Southampton as needed)
• Chance to work on cutting-edge 5G satellite communications technology
• Career development in FPGA, ASIC, and DSP implementation
• Collaborative environment working with top industry experts
• Exposure to full product lifecycle and the latest space-qualified devices
Candidate Profile
We’re looking for candidates who are:
• Highly skilled in FPGA / ASIC digital design and verification
• Interested in telecoms, 5G, and satellite communications technology
• Motivated to solve challenging problems in signal processing and hardware acceleration
• Strong communicators who thrive in cross-disciplinary teams
• UK-based (or willing to relocate to the Southampton area)
• Legally eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
How to Apply / Next Steps
If you’re an experienced FPGA / hardware design engineer who wants to shape the future of satellite-enabled 5G communications, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short note highlighting your FPGA / ASIC project experience.