Senior Hardware Development Engineer - Digital FPGA

Your role

As a Senior Hardware Engineer specialising in Digital FPGA at Pico Technology, you will be at the heart of our high speed data acquisition architecture. You will design and implement RTL that interfaces high performance ADCs with PC streaming protocols, pushing the boundaries of what our instruments can achieve. Your expertise will enable hardware accelerated signal processing, deep memory management, and precise triggering, ensuring our devices deliver real time measurements that exceed the capabilities of standard software.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the design and development of FPGA functionality from initial requirements through to VHDL implementation within complex hardware projects.
• Develop digital logic to optimise data throughput and minimise latency, ensuring robust performance for high speed signal processing.
• Build comprehensive test benches and conduct in-system debugging to verify designs and ensure seamless integration with PC software.
• Evaluate and select FPGAs for new designs, carefully balancing performance requirements against cost, availability, and long term obsolescence.
• Calculate, simulate, and prototype designs to estimate performance and reliability, proactively eliminating high risk areas to ensure first time right quality.
• Partner with the Product Line team on project scoping and estimation, contributing to design reviews and supporting electronic hardware verification.

What you'll need:

• Proven experience designing and developing high performance solutions using VHDL or Verilog, ideally with Xilinx or Altera tools.
• A strong grasp of digital and analogue hardware design principles, with experience developing integrated, multi-layered PCB solutions.
• Deep understanding of signal integrity, noise mitigation, and crosstalk management in high speed, mixed signal circuits.
• The ability to diagnose and resolve complex hardware faults using simulation and rigorous, data-driven test methodologies.
• Excellent skills in translating complex technical data into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A detail focused and inquisitive approach, with the organisational skills to deliver high quality work within planned Agile timescales.
• Experience with Vivado, ModelSim, or Git; scripting knowledge (Python/TCL); or expertise in Clock Domain Crossing and High Level Synthesis.

This role is hybrid, two days from home and three days onsite in the St Neots office, with flexibility as required for business needs. 

What's in it for you?

At Pico Technology, we’re not just about creating world-class test & measurement tools - we’re about creating an inspiring workplace where every team member can thrive. If you’re looking to escape the ordinary and take on a varied, rewarding role, this is your chance to join a company where your skills will make a real impact.

Enjoy flexible holidays, a chance to relax at one of our three holiday homes, and be part of our annual Profit Related Pay (PRP) bonus! Embrace sustainability with our Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme and come along to our vibrant Summer and Christmas parties to name just a few! Want to see the full benefits list?

You will find free fruit and five varieties of bean-to-cup coffee in our offices. And if you are up for exploring, St Neots has a variety of shops and eateries to satisfy your cravings.

At Pico, every voice is heard, and you will be valued as an essential part of our team. Join us on this exciting journey where appreciation and opportunity await you.

Are you ready to apply?

If you are as excited as we are, hit the apply button below and let us get your next chapter started.

For any queries, reach out to Toni Jones [email protected]

We cannot wait to welcome you on board!