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X4 Technology

Senior FPGA Engineer

On site

Staines-upon-thames, United kingdom

Senior

Freelance

11-03-2026

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Skills

Communication Teamwork Python Problem-solving Attention to detail Programming Embedded Systems VHDL TCP/IP

Job Specifications

FPGA Engineer (VHDL) | High-Speed Embedded Systems

UK | Onsite in Staines

Contract - Outside IR35

A leading advanced electronics engineering company is looking for a talented FPGA Engineer to join their growing R&D team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-speed embedded systems, developing FPGA firmware for cutting-edge sensing and signal processing applications.

You’ll be involved in the full development lifecycle, from early concept through verification and hardware demonstration to production.

The Role

As an FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing VHDL firmware for high-performance FPGA systems, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software and production.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing VHDL firmware for high-speed applications including sensor acquisition and signal processing
Designing FPGA logic for embedded and high-performance systems
Verification, testing and validation of FPGA firmware

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for engineers with a strong FPGA and embedded systems background:

Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
FPGA/VHDL development experience
Experience with FPGA vendors such as Xilinx and Lattice
Experience with serial communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/485, CAN)
Knowledge of high-speed protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, USB, Aurora or sFPDP
Experience with hardware debugging and lab equipment
Familiarity with schematic capture/simulation tools is beneficial not essential (Altium, Protel, pSPICE or similar)
Some scripting/programming experience (e.g. Python) is beneficial

What They’re Looking For

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage and prioritise complex workloads
A proactive approach to troubleshooting and development
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A goal-focused mindset with strong attention to detail

Why Apply?

Work on advanced FPGA and high-speed electronic systems
Be involved in full lifecycle product development
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team
Opportunity to grow your expertise in cutting-edge FPGA technologies

About the Company

X4 Technology focus on helping you succeed by connecting the right people and providing the data and insights to help execute your strategic priorities. Our consultants will help you align your people strategy to your business objectives, and guide you with simplicity through the process. Core industries: Consumer Markets, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences & Technology Get in touch to find out more: Contact@x4-technology.com United Kingdom: T: +44 2078 127 700 United States: T: (718) 360-0570 Germany: T... Know more