Are you an experienced FPGA / Embedded Systems engineer with an interest/passion for robotics?
Verilog experience of more than 2 years in a commercial environment?
Would you like to be a key member of the R&D team at the forefront of robotics tech?
And are you based in London or can commute to Gospel Oak with ease?
The Shadow Robot Company is an established, employee-owned, international and world-leading robotics company of a diverse team of 25 people in London and Madrid, and are expanding our team by up to 8 new engineers currently.
We exist to develop and create awesome robots for advancing dexterity.
We care about each other
When we add new people to our team, wherever you’re based and whatever role you’re doing, you’ll see that we all live and breathe these core values.
For our new FPGA / Embedded Systems Engineer role, you would be joining a very well established and growing Research and Development team made up of electronics, mechanical and software engineers.
Implementing soft CPUs in multiple different FPGAs
Researching and implementing novel communication architectures
Designing and building printed circuit boards.
Analysing and debugging communication architectures.
Implementing robotic control systems
Writing user API documentation
Writing technical documentation
Writing tests
Verilog, C, C++, Python.
Design/Specification/Execution of hardware testing and performance validation.
Soft CPUs, digital communication, error correction, writing tests, version control.
Altium experience ideally, or other similar.
Schematic design and PCB lay out.
Surface mount PCB assembly and rework.
Solid understanding of networks or buses and transmission lines.
Use of oscilloscopes, logic analysers, etc. for debugging.
Excellent production code and documentation quality
ECAD software.
Understanding of Design for Manufacture.
Working with suppliers and manufacturers to optimise products.
Implementing robotic control systems.
Experience with Lattice devices is useful.
Specifying components.
Curiosity.
Enthusiastic about mechanical and electronics engineering for technical and innovative products.
Team player.
Closer-finisher attitude - caring of deadlines.
Maturity in your role so you can be autonomous when needed.
Growth mindset and the desire to continually learn.
Good communication skills.
The role requires someone with plenty of FPGA experience and is not suited to a recent graduate due to the level of expertise needed.
We may have future opportunities for less experienced people within the team.
If this sounds like your next career move, please apply here.
Job title: FPGA / Embedded Systems Engineer
Department: R&D Team
Based: Gospel Oak, London (about 2 min walk from the station)
Salary: £62,000 to £67,000 (depending on your experience)
Start date: Jun 2025 (or sooner)
Contract: 2 year fixed term contract as PAYE
Package includes 28 days holidays + bank holidays ,flexible hours (Monday to Friday) together with a fantastic team and work environment in North London (30 mins by Tube from Kings Cross or a 3 min stroll from Gospel Oak Overground station).
Please apply here and Helen Sanders, our embedded talent partner, will be in touch with next steps.