FPGA Engineer

Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.

And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.

The Opportunity

Roke is a leading technology and engineering company and we work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.

Your projects will be diverse – working with varying clients, across a number of sectors, using a range of skills. Consequently, we are looking for individuals able to work flexibly across projects in different domains. You might apply your skills to rapidly prototype new approaches and solutions. Equally, you may apply them to complement or advance existing solutions.

You will be part of a stimulating, collaborative and driven team that offers you autonomy, challenge, and strong sense of purpose. Depending on the project, there will be opportunities to demonstrate technology to customers and support customer test and acceptance.

You will be proficient in algorithm development, modelling, and implementation, whether this be for FPGA or DSP platforms. Ideally, you will have knowledge of radio systems and electronic warfare disciplines.

Why We Want You

Beyond your technical skills, you will be proactive and able to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. You will work autonomously or as part of a team. You will be curious and seek out the best approach/solution/tool for the job at hand.

You will:

• Perform signal processing algorithm development and FPGA system development for projects.
• Provide timely and accurate estimates for project deliverables and contribute to bids.
• Provide technical support to customer meetings.
• Maintain awareness across new DSP and FPGA platform technologies and methodologies.
• Apply FPGA and software engineering processes effectively.
• Apply industry best practice for source code control, build, test, and distribution.
• Identify and collaborate with all stakeholders.

Essential Skills:

• Focus on DSP algorithm development skills
• Experience of algorithm modelling
• Experience of FPGA, including SDR or DSP platforms
• Experience of Embedded C/C++

Desirable Knowledge:

• Knowledge of radio systems
• Knowledge of one or more defence disciplines, such as Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence, Radar, or GNSS.
• Experience of Python in the use of test scripts and/or post-data processing
• OpenCPI

Why You Should Join Us

We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection and Life, Leisure and Entertainment. 

Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies and techniques, which interest them.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive. We will consider flexible working arrangements and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.

Security Information 

Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, the candidate should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC. 

The Next Step

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

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