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Embedded Hardware Engineer - Power Electronics - Aargau, SwitzerlandMandatory Skillset: FPGA/VHDL, Java or C/C++Nice to have's: Python, Siemens PLC, Maven/Ant, SQL Server, Linux, Docker, GIT, Jenkins, Sonatype Nexus
Our Client:Is a pioneering, family-owned Swiss company specialising in power electronics that designs, manufactures, and supplies high-power RF amplifiers and transmitters for various industries, including broadcasting, telecommunications, military and defence, and scientific research.
Job Summary:We seek a highly skilled Embedded Hardware Developer with a background in Electronic Engineering and experience in FPGA/VHDL to join our client's team.
As an Embedded Hardware Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain simulated signal-processing systems, combining C++, Java or Python with FPGA/VHDL.
Your Tasks:
Development and simulation of complex signal processing systems
Design and verification of simulated signal processing system with hardware (mainly FPGA/ VHDL)
Design and development of PCB for control systems
Maintenance and further development of the internal firmware environment and hardware
Commissioning and tests of control systems
Required Skills:
Master's or Bachelor's degree in electrical science or similar education
Experience in signal processing, FPGA designs and VHDL programming
Experience in PCB development for control systems
Knowledge of component-oriented design with JAVA OSGI/RCP, with SPS programming (Siemens) and with Python as a plus
Alternatively, strong C++ skills are welcome
Good language skills in English and German (both spoken and written)
Positive work attitude.
Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills to support team members
Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
Benefits:
CHF 100 -130k + Bonus Benefits
Opportunity to work on exciting projects
Collaborative and dynamic international team environment
Remote work options with flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities and mentorship
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and more
Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
30 Days Annual Leave
Location: Aargau, Baden, Switzerland (Remote)Salary: CHF 100 -130k + Bonus Benefits
Mandatory Skillset: FPGA/VHDL, Java or C/C++Nice to have's: Python, Siemens PLC, Maven/Ant, SQL Server, Linux, Docker, GIT, Jenkins, Sonatype Nexus
Applicants for the Senior Software Engineer position must be based in Switzerland
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Type: Permanent Location: Baden, Switzerland
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Swiss Franc100000 - Swiss Franc130000 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-05 01:09:30
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Senior Electronics Engineer - LiDAR Systems
Newton Colmore is working with a leading technology innovator in St Gallen, and we are searching for an experienced electronics engineer to join their research team.
As a senior electronics engineer in this company, you will hold responsibility for the design and development of new ideas, from designing complex FPGA circuitry, through to writing firmware for embedded applications.
This company make novel technologies for data acquisition, tracking and processing, utilising a variety of applications and they are looking for an engineer with a strong interest in this area and someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems.
You will be responsible for the entire design process, from initial idea, through several iterations and then ensuring the product is ready for manufacturing.
The company are open to candidates with varying degrees of experience, and so they are offering tailored salaries, to ensure they find the right person for the role.
This comes with a bonus programme, based on company performance, as well as market-leading pension contributions.
There is also a high level of training and development on offer, so this role is perfect for an engineer who is coachable and adaptable to learn new skills.
In terms of your skillset, we are ideally looking for someone with strong experience with VHDL design for FPGA circuits, mixed with Python and Linux knowledge with embedded systems.
If you have additional experience with LiDAR systems, and analogue / RF electronics this would be beneficial to your application.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity than go ahead and make an application and a member of our team will be in touch to talk through the role further, confidentially.
Newton Colmore is a specialist search firm and we connect exceptional engineering and scientific talent with impactful companies.
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Type: Permanent Location: St. Gallen, Switzerland
Salary / Rate: + Bonus
Posted: 2026-05-26 13:10:44
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A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced FPGA Engineer to join a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary engineering team working on innovative cyber and information assurance technologies.
Youll contribute to the design, development, and testing of secure digital solutions used across critical communication and defence environments.
This role offers the chance to work on complex FPGA designs, combining industry-standard and custom interfaces, and to be involved across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through to implementation, verification, and production.
Applicants must have, or be eligible to obtain, UK SC clearance.
What Youll Be Doing As An FPGA Engineer
- Own the FPGA solution from requirements through to development and production
- Lead requirements elicitation and translate them into FPGA implementations
- Define FPGA architecture in collaboration with the wider development team
- Work with the Project Manager to plan, track and deliver against agreed schedules
- Potentially coordinate other FPGA engineers on specific design activities
- Interface with FPGA vendors and third-party IP suppliers
- Develop test benches and perform system-level testing
- Support proposal preparation, estimation activities, and contribute to technical white papers
What Experience Will You Need As An FPGA Engineer
- Proven experience delivering FPGA designs through the full development lifecycle
- Strong VHDL design and verification skills
- Experience optimising designs for performance and power consumption
- Hands-on experience integrating and debugging FPGA solutions in hardware
- Familiarity with configuration management systems
- Experience with Microchip devices and Libero (advantageous)
- Verification experience using ModelSim/QuestaSim (UVM beneficial)
Desirable Experience For The FPGA Engineer
- Requirements management using DOORs
- SmartFusion, IGLOO or PolarFire devices
- PCIe NVMe and FPGA-based implementations
- Xilinx or Altera device/toolchain experience
- Working with third-party IP cores
- Design for security principles
- Embedded firmware (C/C++/assembler)
- Understanding of cryptographic standards and algorithms
- Integration of FPGAs into wider hardware platforms
Why Join
Youll be working with a highly skilled team solving challenging, meaningful engineering problems with real-world impact.
Expect a collaborative culture, complex technical work, and the opportunity to grow your expertise across FPGA, embedded systems and secure digital design.
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Type: Permanent Location: Farnborough,England
Start: 18/05/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-05-18 07:00:08
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Are you looking to work for a global leading technology company? Are you keen work with cutting edge instrumentation? If so, then our client has the role for you!
In this Senior Electronics Engineer - Analogue/Digital job you must have electronics and engineering knowledge and experience in combination with good design and problem-solving ability to develop products that meet performance and cost targets and that are completed on time.
You will operate in a central role within a multidisciplinary project team and take responsibility for technical leadership, product specification, systems design, evaluation programs and troubleshooting.
An understanding of all aspects of system design is critical.
To apply for this Senior Electronics Engineer - Analogue/Digital job you will require a combination for the following skills:
Minimum of good Honours Degree in Electronics
Approximately 5 years practical experience in design and development of new products in one or more of these areas:
Analogue circuit design, layout and optimisation, specifically for low signal amplification and high-performance closed loop systems.
Digital signal processing, including an excellent understanding and application of sampling theory, noise reduction, filtering and digital signal conditioning
VHDL (less important)and low-level programming in C and assembler - useful
EMC / compliance testing
This is a fantastic role working for a business with a growing R&D team.
They are keen for someone to join the business who is passionate about engineering & is looking for a long term & progressive career within the business.
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Type: Permanent Location: Beaconsfield, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £70000 per annum
Posted: 2026-05-15 16:03:56
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An established, technology-driven engineering organisation operating in the advanced imaging and detection sector is seeking a highly capable FPGA Engineer with strong VHDL development experience to join their growing engineering team.
You will play a key role in designing and developing high-speed FPGA-based systems, working across the full product lifecycle—from concept through to production.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded systems, signal processing, and high-speed digital design, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.
Key responsibilities for the FPGA Engineer role based in Egham
Design and develop FPGA firmware using VHDL for high-performance applications
Implement high-speed digital signal processing systems using ADCs, DACs, and memory interfaces
Manage the full firmware development lifecycle (design, implementation, verification, and production release)
Debug and troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers)
Develop and execute verification & validation plans
Collaborate with hardware, software, and production teams to ensure seamless system integration
Produce and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, test reports, and production documentation
Support manufacturing and production teams with technical expertise
Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in FPGA and embedded technologies
Required Skills & Experience for the FPGA Engineer role in Egham
Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related field
Minimum 2+ years of FPGA/VHDL development experience
Strong knowledge of FPGA design (Xilinx, Lattice or similar toolchains)
Experience with serial communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/485, CAN)
Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (Ethernet, USB, TCP/IP, UDP, Aurora, etc.)
Experience with hardware debugging and lab instrumentation
Understanding of embedded systems and digital design principles
Familiarity with schematic capture and simulation tools (e.G., Altium, pSPICE)
Basic programming skills (e.G., Python)
The position can be a mid or senior level FPGA Engineer to work on innovative, high-speed FPGA projects
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Type: Permanent Location: Egham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £70000 - £80000 per annum
Posted: 2026-05-11 11:10:50
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The Redline Group are working in collaboration with a leading designer in specialised instrumentation to secure the services of a Contract FPGA Design Engineer - VHDL to work on-site at their offices near Staines.
Commutable from Windsor, Leatherhead and the surrounding areas, this is an initial 3-month opportunity where you will assist in the re-design of key electronics.
Our client has been designing cutting-edge equipment used in a range of industries for many years, focusing on technology which not only provides safety, but will allow analysis and monitoring.
You will join a small design team who have been tasked with a re-design project, creating a secure and robust product which will be in use for years to come.
This role has an indicative OUTSIDE IR35 determination therefore we can accept candidates who would like to operate through their own PSC.
Key Skills Required - Contract FPGA Design Engineer, Staines:
- Proven experience of FPGA development, in particular the Xilinx Spartan family
- Strong experience of using VHDL
- Experience within a scientific/instrumentation/regulated background is not essential but useful.
For more information or to apply for the Contract FPGA Design Engineer opportunity in Staines, please contact Jack Kelly - Jkelly@redlinegroup.Com // 01582 878812 quoting reference JWK1073 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Staines, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months +
Salary / Rate: £55 - £65 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-09 23:00:03
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FPGA Electronics Engineer - Defence - Cambridge
I'm supporting a defence company in Cambridge that works on some of the most challenging engineering problems facing UK defence and national security.
They're looking for an FPGA specialist who enjoys getting into the detail, building solutions from first principles and turning complex ideas into working systems that make a real‑world difference.
You'd be joining a team where engineers, scientists and designers collaborate closely, moving quickly from concept to prototype.
The work is varied, hands‑on and genuinely meaningful, with projects focused on countering emerging technological and cyber threats.
It's the kind of environment where curiosity is encouraged, technical depth is valued and people take pride in solving problems that matter.
The role spans the full development cycle, from requirements capture through to design, implementation, verification and delivery.
You'll be working with modern FPGA toolchains and contributing to projects that often involve DSP, modelling, embedded systems or advanced communications technologies.
Strong experience with VHDL or Verilog is essential, and any exposure to areas such as MATLAB/Simulink, electronics, embedded C/C++, SDRs, radar or communications systems would be a real advantage.
They're open to engineers at different career stages, provided you bring solid fundamentals and a genuine interest in this type of work.
Prior defence experience helps but isn't essential.
The organisation offers a well‑resourced, supportive environment with excellent facilities and a culture that invests in people.
Relocation support is available where appropriate.
Due to the nature of the projects, you'll need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance, and the role isn't open to visa sponsorship.
Interest in this role is expected to be high, so early applications are encouraged.
To discuss the position in more detail, you can contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and DeepTech Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Pension, bonus, medical etc.
Posted: 2026-05-05 12:39:25
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Senior Electronics Engineer - Integrated Circuit Design
Newton Colmore is working with a leading technology innovator in Cambridge, and we are looking for an experienced electronics engineer to join their research and development team.
As a senior electronics engineer in this company, you will hold responsibility for the design and development of new ideas, from initial eureka moment and concept through to manufacture.
You will be taking your work through the whole product life cycle.
You will capture, design, develop, document, test, and deliver through to the prototype production using the company's rapid approach to design and implementation.
This company design and manufacture several complex instruments and devices for the defence and security industries, including advanced communications and satellite technology, RADAR systems and diagnostics and detection technologies.
This means that you will need to obtain UK security clearance to be considered for this exciting role.
You will be bringing with you a passion for electronics and solving problems, coupled with strong academics.
To be successful in this role you will also need experience of toolchains such as Vivado or Quartus and a HDL language such as VHDL or SystemVerilog, and experience in running simulations and testbenches and performing hardware-level debugging.
The company are offering tailored packages for the right engineer, which includes a performance bonus, free lunches, and market leading pension plan.
They can also offer you career progression and foster an environment that encourages collaboration, learning and self-development.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity than go ahead and make an application and a member of our team will be in touch to talk through the role further.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £90000 per annum + Tailored package + bonus
Posted: 2026-04-30 19:35:15
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FPGA Firmware Electronics Engineer - Defence - Cambridge
We are currently seeking an experience Electronics Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers that assist in the development of brand-new technologies for the Defence sector, with a focus on defence rather than offence.
These technologies can encompass communications, sensors, detection, and other complex technologies within the Defence sector.
As you will be working on defence projects, you will need to be able to obtain (or already hold) security clearance.
As a smaller defence company, there is more flexibility in the projects you get to work on.
Collaboration with other teams and external groups mean that you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and continuously learn new things while inventing exciting technologies.
Experience with FPGA Firmware, such as VHDL or Verilog, will be ideal.
If you already work in the Defence sector, this would be advantageous, however, we are more than happy to consider candidates from other sectors.
With the growth of this company, future career development will be available for those who want to advance their career.
As the company are looking for a few people in this team, we are also open to individuals who want to focus on their job while maintaining an interest in new technologies and fields.
It is expected that you would hold a degree in an electronics engineering field that has led you into a career in electronics engineering, with exposure to FPGA exposure.
Due to the varied nature in this role, I anticipate a lot of interest from individuals who want to continue developing their skills while finding the work interesting.
If you are interested in this role, I suggest submitting an application now or avoid missing out.
If you want to work on complex, industry-defining technologies while being offered an excellent starting salary, salary reviews, bonuses, a pension, free lunches, and other outstanding benefits, I recommend submitting an application now or avoid missing out.
For more general information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialists Newton Colmore, on 0121 268 2240, or submit an application, and one of our team members at Newton Colmore will contact you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Negotiable
Posted: 2026-04-29 08:32:55
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We are seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team developing advanced electronic systems used in high-performance, security-focused environments.
This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging programmes where FPGAs play a central role, supporting applications such as high-speed data processing, complex algorithm implementation, embedded security functions, system-level integration within modern hardware platforms.
You will work alongside engineers across firmware, software, systems, and hardware disciplines, contributing to innovative solutions in a structured, quality-driven development environment.
The team operates using modern development practices, including advanced toolchains and Continuous Integration workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop FPGA solutions using VHDL
- Deliver efficient implementations with strong focus on timing closure and device optimisation
- Target AMD FPGA and SoC devices, including use of the AXI protocol
- Perform simulation using Siemens QuestaSim
- Apply modern verification approaches (e.g.
OSVVM, CoCoTB)
- Use AMD toolchains (ISE and Vivado)
- Develop and maintain scripted build processes using TCL and/or Python
- Work within Git-based version control systems
- Support Continuous Integration environments (e.g.
GitLab, Docker)
- Produce clear technical documentation
- Contribute to process improvement and engineering best practice
What Were Looking For
- Strong background in FPGA design using VHDL
- Experience with AMD FPGA/SoC platforms
- Solid understanding of FPGA architecture, optimisation techniques, and timing analysis
- Experience with simulation and verification methodologies
- Familiarity with automated build and CI workflows
- Good documentation and communication skills
- A proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Development & Environment
You will join an established firmware community with a strong emphasis on:
- Technical mentoring
- Knowledge sharing
- Continuous professional development
- Toolchain and workflow modernisation
- Collaborative problem-solving
Comprehensive training and close technical leadership will be provided to support your growth and mastery of internal development processes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with sign-on bonus.
- Flexible or part-time working arrangements on request.
- Relocation support available.
- Half-day finish on Fridays.
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with option to buy/sell.
- Private medical insurance (optional family cover).
- Life assurance and group income protection.
- Flexible extras including healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and electric vehicle scheme.
- Employee assistance program for mental health and wellbeing support.
Eligibility
Due to the nature of the programmes involved, candidates must:
- Hold the right to work in the UK (Sole British citizenship)
- Be eligible to obtain the required security clearance
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Type: Permanent Location: Gloucestershire,England
Start: 27/04/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-04-27 07:27:04
