FPGA / Firmware Engineer – Guildford

About the role

We are seeking an experienced FPGA / Firmware Engineer to take full ownership of digital architectures that turn precise physical measurements into high‑speed, high‑integrity data for scientific instrumentation. Based in Guildford, you will work in a specialised engineering team developing next‑generation technology for food science, pharmaceuticals and materials research.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement FPGA logic using VHDL and Verilog.
• Develop real‑time firmware for embedded processors and ARM‑based SoCs.
• Integrate sensors, ADCs, DACs and communication protocols such as SPI, I²C and UART.
• Create digital signal‑processing pipelines and data‑acquisition systems.
• Debug and validate designs with lab equipment, ensuring low‑latency, high‑speed data transfer via USB, Ethernet or PCIe.

Required profile

• Strong experience in FPGA/firmware development.
• Solid understanding of digital electronics and signal integrity.
• Proficiency with FPGA toolchains (Vivado, Quartus, Libero).
• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or related field.

Required skills

• VHDL, Verilog
• Vivado, Quartus, Libero
• ARM SoC (e.g., Zynq)
• C, C++, Python
• SPI, I²C, UART, USB, Ethernet, PCIe
• ADC, DAC integration
• Digital signal processing, real‑time firmware development

What we offer

• Salary £55,000‑£60,000 per year
• Performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package