🚀 Contract FPGA Engineer – Defence Sector | Outside IR35 | £60–£70/hr
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £60–£70 per hour
Contract Type: Outside IR35
Clearance: SC Cleared or Eligible
Sector: Defence & Mission-Critical Systems
🧠The Opportunity
We’re working with a leading service provider in the defence sector on a new Statement of Work (SOW) and are looking for an experienced FPGA Engineer to join their Edinburgh-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge defence systems in a role that offers both technical challenge and flexibility.
🔍 What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll play a key role in the design and development of complex FPGA-based systems, including:
* Developing concepts for advanced digital functions and systems
* Designing and analysing FPGA architectures
* Creating documentation for design reviews
* Planning and developing test strategies
* Integrating and verifying designs
* Ensuring all firmware development aligns with industry and internal standards
✅ What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog)
* Strong background in digital electronics and embedded systems
* Familiarity with defence or safety-critical environments (preferred)
* SC clearance or the ability to obtain it
đź’Ľ Why Join?
* Outside IR35 – full control over your working setup
* Hybrid working – flexibility to balance on-site collaboration with remote focus time
* High-impact work – contribute to national defence and mission-critical systems
* Competitive rate – £60–£70 per hour