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Role: FPGA Design Engineer Location: Whitstable, Kent Salary: competitive, we will pay for the right talent genuinely We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join our highly skilled small team, working in a technically challenging and highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will lead FPGA firmware design and development projects. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with at least 5 years of experience, looking to apply their expertise across the full product lifecycle, from concept to verification and qualification. Duties and Responsibilities: * Capture and trace requirements from customer specifications through to detailed design. * Architect, implement, and verify FPGA designs using VHDL for high-performance and safety-critical applications. * Generate and maintain comprehensive design documentation. * Take ownership of assigned work packages, ensuring timely delivery within budget and technical requirements. * Work closely with electronics, firmware, and software engineers for system integration. * Participate in peer reviews and maintain documentation of development activities. Contribute to new product development and maintain legacy designs as required. Essential Skills and Experience: * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. * 5+ years of FPGA and complex digital hardware design experience. * Proficiency with FPGA toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim, or Questa. * Strong understanding of digital timing, finite state machines, and clock domain crossing. * Proficient in VHDL and C/C++, with experience developing self-checking testbenches. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive in learning and applying new technologies. * Knowledge of video standards (e.g., HDMI/DVI) and communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C). * Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a small team. * Good organizational and planning skills. Desirable: * Experience working with safety-critical standards such as DO-178, DO-254, or BS EN 61508. * Familiarity with high-speed interfaces and protocols (e.g., AXI, DDR, HDMI, PCIe, USB, Ethernet). * Scripting skills in TCL or Python for build automation or verification support. * Exposure to model-based design workflows (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink integration)