Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

FPGA Engineer – Space & Defence Sector Location: South Wales | Full-Time | SC Clearance Required What We Offer: ✅ Flexible work/life balance to support you inside and outside of work Market-leading salary tailored to your experience Annual profit share & share options so you grow with us Personal development, health and wellbeing support ✨ …and much more – because we know brilliant work starts with a brilliant team About the Role: We’re looking for a skilled FPGA Engineer with a strong background in digital design and a current Security Clearance (SC level) to join our growing team at the forefront of space and defence innovation. You’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and testing FPGA solutions for high-reliability systems operating in some of the most challenging environments. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop FPGA-based digital systems for space and defence applications Implement and verify VHDL/Verilog code using industry-standard tools Perform simulations, synthesis, and timing analysis to ensure performance and reliability Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software engineers throughout the full development lifecycle Generate and maintain design documentation, test plans, and reports in line with engineering standards Support integration, validation, and testing of FPGA systems in lab and field environments Contribute to design reviews and provide technical input to stakeholders Requirements: Current Security Clearance (SC level) – essential Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field Proven experience in FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog Familiarity with FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus) Understanding of hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet Experience with test benches, simulation tools, and debugging techniques Strong understanding of signal integrity, timing constraints, and high-reliability design principles Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, high-assurance engineering environment Desirable: Experience in space-grade or military-standard (e.g., DO-254, ECSS, DEF STAN) projects Knowledge of radiation-tolerant FPGA architectures Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time processing For hiring insights (and more) across the space and satellite industry follow us on linked in & instagram instagram/cosmic.careers and check out our website: cosmic-careers.com