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Posted 07 August, 2026

FPGA Engineer

Octagon Group
Southampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

FPGA Engineer – Southampton

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Job Reference: FPGA Engineer

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Location: Southampton, UK

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An experienced FPGA Engineer is required to join a specialist engineering team in Southampton, supporting the design, development, and enhancement of FPGA and SoC solutions for high-reliability products. The FPGA Engineer role offers hands-on technical ownership across the full FPGA lifecycle.

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Key responsibilities (FPGA Engineer):

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  • Design, implement, and verify FPGA and SoC solutions
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  • Develop and simulate VHDL for complex FPGA architectures
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  • Integrate and test FPGA solutions at system level
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  • Produce clear design and verification documentation
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  • Collaborate with system, electronic, and FPGA engineers
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Essential skills for the FPGA Engineer role in Southampton:

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  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
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  • 5+ years’ experience as an FPGA Engineer
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  • Strong VHDL and/or Verilog development experience
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  • Knowledge of FPGA toolchains (Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim)
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  • Experience with SoC devices (e.g. Zynq UltraScale+)
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Desirable:

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  • Video/RF protocols (MIPI, SDI)
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  • Python or TCL scripting
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  • High-reliability, defence, or aerospace experience
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  • UK Security Clearance (SC or DV)
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    This FPGA Engineer job offers the chance to develop in a very strong business in Southampton, Hampshire.