Senior FPGA/VHDL Programmer

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We are urgently seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer with strong FPGA/VHDL programming and embedded electronics experience to support the successful delivery of a major locomotive re-power project.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on delivering robust electronic and firmware solutions for railway control systems, with full lifecycle responsibility from design through to commissioning.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Develop, debug, and maintain FPGA firmware in VHDL, including integration with system components.
• Modify and optimise embedded FPGA code in line with design updates and performance requirements.
• Operate test equipment to monitor and validate system performance.
• Support control electronic equipment validation – type, routine and compliance testing, installation and commissioning first in class at customer site.
• Support investigations into component and system-level failures; perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with rail standards, including BS EN50155 and EMC design best practices.
• Provide technical support through commissioning and first-in-class installs, both in the UK and potentially abroad.

Who are we looking for?

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive
  
  

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and testing electronic control equipment in the rail industry
• Proficient in VHDL programming for FPGA-based systems
• Expertise in digital/analogue hardware design, including PCB manufacturing
• Skilled in Altium and AutoCAD for electronic CAD work
• Knowledge of EMC design and industry regulations
• Strong communication and documentation skills
  
  

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• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)