Job description
We’re partnered with a fast-growing, high-impact technology consultancy working at the cutting edge of national security and defence.
They operate at the interface of science, engineering, and invention – developing next-generation hardware and software solutions to defend against emerging threats in communications, surveillance, and electronic warfare. Due to continued growth and a wave of ambitious new programmes, they’re looking for an experienced DSP/FPGA Consultant to join the team and lead the development of novel signal processing solutions for real-world operational challenges.
This is a hands-on, highly technical role with real impact – offering the chance to design, prototype, and implement complex FPGA-based systems that sit at the heart of national mission-critical technology.
What will I be doing?
You’ll be working on the design and implementation of advanced digital signal processing algorithms, mapped onto FPGA and mixed-signal systems. Expect variety, fast-paced projects, and a deep dive into challenges like RF signal acquisition, waveform analysis, SDR architectures and more.
Key responsibilities:
What experience do I need?
This is a senior technical role best suited to someone with a deep background in DSP and FPGA development, ideally within secure or classified environments. You’ll likely have a decade or more of relevant experience and be confident both in code and concept.
Essential:
They operate at the interface of science, engineering, and invention – developing next-generation hardware and software solutions to defend against emerging threats in communications, surveillance, and electronic warfare. Due to continued growth and a wave of ambitious new programmes, they’re looking for an experienced DSP/FPGA Consultant to join the team and lead the development of novel signal processing solutions for real-world operational challenges.
This is a hands-on, highly technical role with real impact – offering the chance to design, prototype, and implement complex FPGA-based systems that sit at the heart of national mission-critical technology.
What will I be doing?
You’ll be working on the design and implementation of advanced digital signal processing algorithms, mapped onto FPGA and mixed-signal systems. Expect variety, fast-paced projects, and a deep dive into challenges like RF signal acquisition, waveform analysis, SDR architectures and more.
Key responsibilities:
- Design, modelling, and implementation of DSP systems for FPGA platforms
- Algorithm development, simulation, and optimisation for real-time processing
- Full lifecycle design: from requirements and architecture to prototyping and testing
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams spanning RF, embedded, electronics and software
- Leading technical direction on projects and mentoring junior team members
- Engaging with internal stakeholders and customers to shape system requirements
- Exploring emerging technologies to stay ahead of evolving defence needs
What experience do I need?
This is a senior technical role best suited to someone with a deep background in DSP and FPGA development, ideally within secure or classified environments. You’ll likely have a decade or more of relevant experience and be confident both in code and concept.
Essential:
- Strong track record in DSP algorithm development for FPGAs
- VHDL or Verilog design and simulation experience
- Familiarity with signal processing theory, modulation/demodulation, and filtering
- Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams on complex hardware systems
- UK Defence, security, or high-assurance project background
- Eligible for UK Security Clearance
- Experience in communications or radar systems
- Knowledge of Software Defined Radios (SDRs) or OpenCPI
- Broader electronics or RF system experience
- Embedded software integration (C/C++)
- Team leadership or technical mentoring
- Submit your CV by clicking ‘apply now’ – we know it might not be perfect. Send what you’ve got and we’ll talk.
- Connect with me on LinkedIn for an informal chat – Mo Baker at Socode