FPGA Engineering Manager (Stevenage, ENG)
Leads a team of FPGA and digital design engineers in Stevenage, UK, combining hands-on technical direction (RTL design, simulation, synthesis, timing closure, hardware validation) with people and project management to deliver complex FPGA products from concept to production. Requires VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog expertise and British citizenship for security clearance.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Hardware
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10+ years of FPGA or digital hardware design experience
- 3-5 years in a technical leadership or management position
- Proven track record delivering complex FPGA systems from concept to production
- Strong experience with RTL design, simulation, synthesis and timing analysis (VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog)
- Strong knowledge of high-speed interfaces, DSP, control logic, image processing and hardware-software co-design
- Excellent technical leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Full British Citizenship without limitations, or Dual Nationality inclusive of British Citizenship
- Ability to complete security screening, potentially including Developed Vetting
Full description
We are looking for an FPGA Engineering Manager to lead a team working on advanced FPGA-based technology. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with team management, overseeing the development of complex products from initial design through to production.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Leading, mentoring and developing a team of FPGA and digital design engineers while driving technical excellence and performance
- Providing technical direction across FPGA architecture, RTL design, simulation, synthesis, timing closure and hardware validation
- Working closely with Systems, Software, Hardware and Verification teams to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions
- Owning FPGA project execution, including planning, estimation, scheduling, risk management and delivery
- Developing design standards, verification methodologies and IP reuse strategies while supporting the continued development of FPGA engineering capability
The ideal candidate will have:
- 10+ years of FPGA or digital hardware design experience, including 3-5 years in a technical leadership or management position
- A proven track record delivering complex FPGA systems from concept through to production
- Strong experience with RTL design, simulation, synthesis and timing analysis, including VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog
- Strong knowledge of high-speed interfaces, DSP, control logic, image processing and hardware-software co-design
- Excellent technical leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams
This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
- Company bonus scheme, based on company performance
- Strong employer pension contribution
- Flexible working arrangements welcomed
- Enhanced parental leave, covering maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave, plus neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatment support
- Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking
- Please note that due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship without limitations, or Dual Nationality inclusive of British Citizenship, will be considered. Successful candidates will also be required to complete the relevant security screening. Some roles may also require an elevated level of security clearance, including Developed Vetting.
Flexible working arrangements are available, with a blended approach to on-site and remote working considered where the role allows. Working arrangements can be discussed to suit individual needs and business requirements.