Lead FPGA Design Engineer, Southampton

* Full-time, permanent, salary up to £75,000

We're working with a technology company doing some genuinely exciting things in advanced electronics. They are looking for a Lead FPGA Design Engineer to join the team on a full-time permanent basis.

This role would suit someone who wants to stay hands-on with design work but is also ready to lead and support a team. You'll be involved across the full development lifecycle, helping shape the direction of projects while still writing code and solving technical challenges yourself.

The job:

* Leading and mentoring a team of FPGA engineers

* Owning the technical direction for FPGA development across several product lines

* Designing and developing FPGA solutions using VHDL or Verilog

* Overseeing verification, validation, and integration of designs

* Working on high-performance designs, often involving video or RF signal processing

The ideal candidate:

* A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or something similar

* At least 10 years of hands-on FPGA design experience

* Comfortable leading others and making technical decisions

* Solid experience with VHDL or Verilog and common FPGA toolsets

* A good grasp of high-speed digital design

* You'll need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance

The offer:

* Salary up to £75,000 (depending on experience)

* Hybrid working and flexible hours

* A strong benefits package including private health, dental and company shares

* A mix of leadership and technical work, this isn't a desk-only job

* Projects that will keep you engaged and challenged

If you're a Lead FPGA engineer looking to take the next step, or already leading and want to stay hands-on, this is a great opportunity to do both