FPGA Engineer

About the Company - At CoMind, we are developing a non-invasive neuromonitoring technology that will result in a new era of clinical brain monitoring. In joining us, you will be helping to create cutting-edge technologies that will improve how we diagnose and treat brain disorders, ultimately improving and saving the lives of patients across the world.

About the Role - As an FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of the FPGA components and embedded systems that enable CoMind’s neuromonitoring technology. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop complex solutions for data acquisition and low-level hardware control, high-speed communications, and sophisticated DSP algorithms. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring our devices meet stringent regulatory, safety, and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and verify FPGA solutions for CoMind’s neuromonitoring devices
• Develop FPGA-based prototypes to support technical de-risking efforts
• Create and execute verification test plans to support product verification and validation
• Execute complete lifecycles for FPGA subsystems from concept through manufacturing release
• Participate in and conduct technical design reviews, architecture discussions, and project planning sessions
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, software engineers, mechanical engineers, and optics team members to ensure accurate definition, execution, and integration of FPGA components in the product
• Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure scalable and cost-effective production of electronic assemblies
• Support troubleshooting, debugging, and failure analysis of electronic systems during development and production

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years experience in FPGA design, instrumentation applications preferred
• Fluency in Verilog/VHDL, safety-critical design experience preferred
• Proficiency using Vivado Design Suite for RTL, HLS, and simulation
• Familiarity with high-performance devices such as Xilinx Ultrascale FPGAs
• Experience designing hardware control loops, familiarity with optoelectronics preferred
• Experience with high-speed interfaces like JESD204B, PCIe, DDR4, and 10Gbe
• Familiarity with high speed transceivers and fiber optics such as QSFP+
• Experience designing communication protocols for high-reliability and high-throughput telemetry and command interfaces
• Experience conducting FPGA power, timing, and utilisation analysis
• Knowledge of product development processes and design controls

Benefits

• Company equity plan
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical, dental and vision insurance
• Group life assurance
• Comprehensive mental health support and resources
• Unlimited holiday allowance (+ bank holidays)
• Weekly lunches
• Breakfast and snacks provided