Senior FPGA Engineer

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We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for more brilliant people to join our team.

The Rol

eWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior FPGA Engineer to join our engineering team developing advanced single-board computer (SBC) solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AMD (Xilinx) FPGA devices, strong proficiency in VHDL and FPGA design techniques. This role will involve working across the full FPGA development lifecycle, from requirements definition and architecture through to implementation, verification and validation

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What will I be deliverin

g?There are four elements to this role, they includ

e;System Architecture & Desi

gn· Work closely with system architects to derive and define FPGA requirements from high-level system specification

s.· Develop FPGA architectures to support SBC designs, including high-speed interfaces and embedded processor subsystem

s.· Propose and evaluate design trade-offs to meet performance, power, and cost target

s.Implementation & Integrati

on· Develop FPGA designs using AMD Vivado for synthesis, implementation, and bitstream generatio

n.· Integrate MicroBlaze soft processors, peripherals, and custom IP within the system desig

n.· Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate FPGA and SoC component

s.Verification & Validati

on· Develop and execute testbenches using modern verification frameworks such as Cocotb, UVVM, or similar environment

s.· Perform simulation, hardware bring-up, and debug using tools like Vivado Logic Analyzer and Chipscop

e.· Contribute to system-level validation of FPGA-based designs in conjunction with embedded softwar

e.Technical Leadersh

ip· Mentor junior engineers and support best practices in FPGA design and documentatio

n.· Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of the development proces

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What do I need to bring with

me?Technical Experti

se:· Proven experience with AMD (Xilinx) FPGAs, preferably Zynq, Kintex, or Artix famili

es.· Advanced knowledge of Vivado Design Suite, V

HDL· Experience developing and integrating MicroBlaze processors and associated subsyste

ms.· Solid understanding of FPGA architecture design, clocking, resets, and interfaci

ng.· Familiarity with single-board computer architectures, including Intel processors and interfaces such as eSPI, PCIe, I2C, SPI, and UA

RT.· Experience with Cocotb, UVVM, or other modern verification methodologi

es.
Desirable Ski

lls:· Exposure to embedded C/C++ development for FPGA-based process

ors.· Understanding of signal integrity, timing closure, and hardware debug at board le

vel.· Experience collaborating in requirements-driven development (e.g., DOORS, Jama, or simil

ar).Educat

ion:· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipl

ine.
Benefits for working at Concu

rrent· 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase sc

heme.· Annual profit share b

onus.· Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice sch

emes.· Death in service benefit & income protec

tion.· Employee assistance programme and virtua

l GP.· Employee referral sc

heme.· Enhanced parental l

eave.· Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribu

tion.· One paid volunteering day per

year.· Private Health Insurance through

Bupa.· YuLife wellbeing

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Equal Opportunity Sta

tementWe are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview pr

ocess.
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arance Please be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria. For more information and guidance about security requirements please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance

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