FPGA Design Engineer

Undisclosed Company • England, England, GB • 22h ago

FPGA Design Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35) | UK-Wide Locations

We're supporting the delivery of a major high-integrity engineering programme across multiple secure UK sites, and are looking for experienced FPGA Design Engineers to join on a contract basis.

This is a chance to contribute to the development of complex, real-time systems used in cutting-edge applications including avionics, radar, communications, and electronic defence platforms.

Contract Overview:

Duration: 6-12 months (extensions highly likely)
Location: Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week onsite across multiple UK engineering hubs
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Security: SC clearance preferred (or eligible to obtain)
Start Date: ASAP - interview slots available immediately

Key Responsibilities:

Full lifecycle FPGA design using VHDL or Verilog
Simulation and testbench development (ModelSim, Vivado, etc.)
Integration and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, and systems engineering
Design assurance and compliance with standards such as DO-254 or equivalent
Contribute to technical documentation and design traceability in line with programme and regulatory needs

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Proven experience with VHDL (or Verilog) in high-reliability FPGA development
Strong understanding of toolchains including Xilinx, Microsemi, or Intel/Altera
Background in safety-critical, aerospace, defence, or secure systems environments
Experience working within design assurance frameworks (DO-254 / DAL C or D)
Familiarity with configuration, verification, and simulation methodologies

What You'll Gain:

Flexible site options across the UK's most advanced engineering environments
Long-term programme scope with likely extensions
Competitive day rates on an Outside IR35 basis
Opportunity to influence systems at the heart of next-generation defence and aerospace

Ready to join?

Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation: kacey.norris@experis.co.uk

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