FPGA Engineer (OUTSIDE IR35)

FPGA Engineer (Must be able to achieve SC Clearance) | Luton | £50 - £65 per hour (OUTSIDE IR35) |

Are you an experienced FPGA Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Are you looking for a business to support you with achieving security clearance?

Our client, a leader in delivering advanced engineering solutions, is seeking talented professionals to join their team in developing next-generation FPGA systems for mission-critical applications.

Role Overview

As a FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and verification of FPGA-based solutions using VHDL/Verilog. You will work closely with Systems, Hardware, and Software teams to integrate and deliver robust, high-performance designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and verify FPGA designs using VHDL or System Verilog.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex integration issues.
• Optimize FPGA designs for timing, area, and resource efficiency.
• Implement high-speed serial protocols and hardware-level solutions.
• Document technical deliverables and maintain version control processes.
• Provide progress updates and ensure project milestones are met.
• Support hardware/system-level integration and debugging.

 Essential criteria to secure interview

• 5+ years of FPGA design experience using VHDL or Verilog.
• UK Citizenship is mandatory to obtain SC Clearance.
• Proficiency with tools like Mentor Graphics (HDL Designer, ModelSim/Questa), and synthesis tools such as Xilinx Vivado, ISE, or Quartus.
• Strong understanding of FPGA design flows, constraints, and Place & Route optimization.
• Experience with requirements capture, management tools, and independent verification techniques.
• Hands-on experience debugging FPGA designs and supporting system-level integration.
• Familiarity with high-speed serial protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet).
• Proficient in version control systems and scripting (e.g., Linux Shell, Python).
• Excellent technical decision-making, documentation, and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in safety-critical FPGA development (e.g., RTCA/DO-254).
• Knowledge of embedded processor cores (e.g., ARM).
• Familiarity with System Verilog/UVM for verification.
• Previous experience in the Aerospace or Defence sector.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Closing Date: Friday 17th January 2025

How can you apply for the role? If you are interested in the FPGA Engineer positons, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the consultant listed on this page.

Likely Job Titles: FPGA Design Engineer, Senior FPGA Engineer, Principal FPGA Engineer, Digital Design Engineer, Hardware Design Engineer, FPGA Developer, FPGA Verification Engineer, High-Speed Digital Design Engineer, RTL Design Engineer (Register Transfer Level), VHDL/Verilog Design Engineer

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