Job Title: Contract Senior FPGA Engineer
Location: Livingston (hybrid flexibility depending on project requirements)
Contract Length: 8 weeks with possible extension, project dependent
IR35: Outside
Rate: £65 to £70 per hour
Octagon Group is working with a global engineering and manufacturing organisation seeking a Contract Senior FPGA Engineer to support cutting-edge product development at their site in Livingston. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced Contract Senior FPGA Engineer to join a collaborative team delivering technology across aerospace, healthcare, industrial and advanced communications sectors.
The successful Contract Senior FPGA Engineer will play a key role across the full product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through to design, verification and manufacturing transition.
Key Responsibilities – Contract Senior FPGA Engineer – Livingston
* Architect and design advanced digital electronic circuitry
* Develop FPGA solutions using HDL languages, including VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM
* Manage design entry, synthesis (Libero), timing analysis/closure and place & route using Vivado and/or Quartus
* Optimise FPGA designs for power, performance and area
* Create fully self-checking test benches with directed and constrained random test cases
* Support FPGA pinout optimisation and contribute to PCB layout activities
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including software, mechanical, quality and manufacturing engineers
Required Experience
* 5+ years’ industry experience in FPGA design
* Strong digital hardware architecture expertise
* Degree qualified in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
* Experience working within complex, highly regulated engineering environments is advantageous
* Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach
This is an excellent opportunity for a Contract Senior FPGA Engineer in Livingston seeking a long-term contract with a globally respected engineering business that develops technology with a real-world impact.
To apply for this Contract Senior FPGA Engineer role in Livingston, please submit your CV via the link or contact Shammi Choudhury at Octagon Group on 07441 347 401 or shammi.choudhury@octagongroup.co.uk for a confidential discussion.