FPGA Engineer

FPGA Engineer

6 months

Outside IR35

Candidates must be eligible to obtain a UK SC Clearance

Our client is seeking an FPGA Engineer to support advanced Defence and Security programmes on a contract basis. The role involves designing, developing and verifying FPGA firmware for complex electronic systems, working across multidisciplinary engineering teams and highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Designing and developing FPGA solutions using Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, SystemVerilog and UVM

Working with FPGA architectures including Xilinx 7 Series, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera) and Microsemi (Actel)

Developing and integrating high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet and JESD

Using MATLAB and Simulink for model-driven engineering and auto-generated code

Deriving detailed firmware requirements and architectures from wider system requirements

Applying structured firmware design processes aligned with RTCA DO-254 or similar standards

Supporting the development of cryptography and anti-tamper techniques

Contributing to artificial intelligence applications, including machine learning and genetic algorithms

Using appropriate electronics test methods and equipment to verify system performance

Collaborating effectively within mixed-discipline engineering teams

Job Requirements:

Experience in FPGA engineering, firmware development

Strong knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog, TCL and UVM

Understanding of Xilinx, Intel (Altera) or Microsemi FPGA architectures

Experience with high-speed interfaces, including PCIe, Ethernet and JESD

Knowledge of structured firmware development and standards such as RTCA DO-254

Understanding of cryptography, anti-tamper methods and secure electronics design

Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, model-driven engineering or auto-generated code

Strong electronics testing, problem-solving and analytical skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary Defence and Security environments

This contract opportunity offers the chance to contribute to innovative FPGA, firmware and secure electronics projects within the Defence and Security sector. If you have the required FPGA engineering expertise and are ready for your next contract assignment, apply now