FPGA Engineer

Women Thrive Magazine; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IP vendor in Southampton seeks an FPGA Engineer to work on cutting-edge satellite and 5G communications projects. This role involves translating complex algorithms into efficient RTL architectures while collaborating with multiple teams. Ideal candidates will have strong RTL experience and knowledge of communications algorithms. This opportunity promises to contribute to revolutionary IP developments that enable global connectivity.

Qualifications

• Translate complex signal processing algorithms into efficient RTL architectures.
• Design and verify FPGA and ASIC IP using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Validate and integrate designs on the latest FPGA development platforms.
• Contribute to UVM test environments and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across architecture, verification, and physical implementation teams.

Skills

Strong RTL experience (Verilog/SystemVerilog)

Skilled in timing closure

Synthesis and power/resource optimisation

Experience with high-throughput digital signal processing blocks

Familiarity with communications algorithms

Knowledge of UVM

Scripting (Python)

AMBA protocols

Job description

FPGA EngineerIC ResourcesSouthamptonIC Resources is working with a leading IP vendor at the forefront of satellite and 5G communications. They're developing world-class baseband signal processing IP and are looking to expand their hardware team with an FPGA Engineer focused on cutting-edge space-grade solutions.This FPGA Engineer role offers the chance to work on revolutionary IP that will enable global 5G coverage via satellite, using advanced FPGAs and space-qualified ASICs.As an FPGA Engineer, you will:* Translate complex signal processing algorithms into efficient RTL architectures* Design and verify FPGA and ASIC IP using Verilog/SystemVerilog* Validate and integrate designs on the latest FPGA development platforms* Collaborate across architecture, verification, and physical implementation teams* Contribute to UVM test environments and technical documentationKey skills required for the FPGA Engineer:* Strong RTL experience (Verilog/SystemVerilog) targeting FPGAs or ASICs* Skilled in timing closure, synthesis, and power/resource optimisation* Experience working on high-throughput digital signal processing blocks* Familiarity with communications algorithms (e.g. FEC, beamforming) is a bonus* Knowledge of UVM, scripting (Python), or AMBA protocols is desirableIf you’re interested in the position of FPGA Engineer, please apply or contact Sam Cruse.