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Senior FPGA Engineer – DOE – Southampton

Hexwired Recruitment has partnered with a rapidly expanding R&D company with offices near Southampton who are now seeking an FPGA Engineer with sound experience using RTL Design to help develop a new range of wireless systems.

The company are developing a range of revolutionary products, partnering with some of the largest manufacturers in their industry. This in an integral part of the business and you will be involved heavily in the development of a new portfolio of products.

Key Requirements:

  • Degree or Masters in a relevant field (Telecoms, Physics, Maths, Wireless systems)

  • 5+ years commercial FPGA design experience

  • Experience using Verilog

  • Solid RTL design knowledge

  • Knowledge of UVM is advantageous but not essential

    The company are offering competitive salaries dependent on experience along with an excellent benefits package. The company are also offering remote work and the chance to get in on a huge greenfield project from the beginning. If you're interested in this Senior FPGA role, please apply.

    For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Golang Development, Machine Learning, Data Science or Simulation contact us today

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