FPGA Firmware Engineer
| Posting date: | 04 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £65,000 to £75,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | None |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, RG30 1AW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Expert Employment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2550 |
Summary
We are seeking a FPGA firmware engineer, specialising in the design and development of advanced electronics hardware, including power systems, analogue, digital, and RF components. In this role, you will oversee the complete firmware development cycle, from negotiating requirements and drafting design architecture to validating and verifying the final product.
Main Duties
Design and implement high-quality FPGA firmware, incorporating signal processing and high-speed data interfaces.
Create and execute testbenches to verify FPGA firmware functionality.
Develop firmware for complex FPGAs, SoCs, and PLDs, ensuring optimal performance.
Conduct firmware testing on actual hardware systems.
Technical Expertise
A degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering
Strong foundation in electronic engineering, including binary number systems and digital logic design (RTL level).
Proficiency in HDL languages (VHDL or Verilog) and a minimum of two years of experience as a firmware developer.
Comprehensive understanding of FPGA architecture and signal processing for RF signals, ADCs, and DACs.
Familiarity with digital electronic and DSP design principles.
Experience with Xilinx FPGAs
Competence in using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, RF signal generators, and network analysers.
Knowledge of Linux, Git, TCL, and C programming.