Principal FPGA Engineer with a strong academic record and background involving communication systems engineering, network protocols and DSP will be highly rewarded with a fantastic salary package.

About the company: Our Client is an award- winning global leader in the design and development of mission critical satellite communications infrastructure; enjoying continued growth and innovative technology development. They reward their loyal staff with a wealth of benefits and development opportunities. They fully promote diversity and inclusion for all.

Technical competencies for the Principal FPGA Engineer should include:

• Minimum of a good Bachelors Degree in Electronics related discipline. 
• Extensive experience of FPGA implementation relating to communication systems.
• Experience working with FPGA synthesis tools such as Synplify, Vivado, Quartus.
• Knowledge of SoC FPGA’s such as Zynq or Cyclone device families.
• DSP Algorithm implementation in Verilog.
• Extensive experience writing FPGA test benches.

The Principal FPGA Engineer role:

Reporting to the Digital RF Lead, the successful Principal FPGA Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing and testing digital intermediate frequency systems utilising field-programmable-gate-arrays (FPGA’s)  - developing the latest digital IF distribution products for the company’s extensive product portfolio. This will include producing HDL code for VITA-49 or similar network SDR transport protocols; designing and implementing digital IF algorithms and architectures using VHDL or Verilog, developing and testing FPGA firmware and software as well as performing simulation and verification of FPGA designs.

Remuneration Package:

A very generous base salary will be offered (full details on application) to the successful Principal level FPGA Engineer.   Hybrid working is available, flexible starting times are offered to maintain a good work /life balance. Holiday starts at 25 days per year, with an option to buy / sell days and entitlement increases with length of service. There is a casual dress code, free drinks, fruit and snacks, A good Pension Plan and Annual Bonus scheme. Well-being support including free eye tests and there are discounts offered on gym membership, shopping and days out.