Embedded Electronic Systems Engineer – Glasgow

About the role

The Embedded Electronic Systems Engineer will own the FPGA subsystems and control firmware that link photonic compute hardware to real‑world platforms and customer integrations. You will lead FPGA architecture, develop inference pipelines, interface sensors and deliver real‑time processing solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement FPGA architectures for AI inference and sensor interfacing.
• Develop and maintain low‑level firmware for real‑time processing.
• Debug hardware issues and optimise performance of mixed electronic‑optical systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate photonic compute hardware into customer platforms.

Required profile

• Strong background in electronic, embedded or computer engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with FPGA design, implementation and hardware debugging.
• Fluency in Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL.
• Practical PCB design and layout skills.
• Familiarity with protocols such as PCIe, SPI, I²C, UART or LVDS.
• Experience with AI accelerators, edge computing or mixed electronic‑optical systems is a plus.

Required skills

• FPGA architecture
• Verilog / SystemVerilog / VHDL
• PCB design and layout
• Hardware debugging
• PCIe, SPI, I²C, UART, LVDS protocols

What we offer

• Trust‑based, values‑led environment where ownership matters.
• Hybrid working model based in Glasgow.
• Competitive salary range of £30,000‑£35,000 per year.