FPGA Design Engineer (Contract)
Rate:
£450–£750/day DOE (Inside IR35)
Location:
Derby (On site)
Contract Length:
6-month rolling (Multi-year project)
A leading engineering consultancy is seeking skilled
FPGA Design Engineers
to support high-integrity UK infrastructure and security programmes. These are long-term contract opportunities contributing to complex, safety-critical systems.
We are looking for engineers with a solid understanding of FPGA design and verification processes, ideally with experience delivering solutions from concept through to implementation and test. You'll join a collaborative team working closely with end clients on national-level engineering challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and verify FPGA solutions using VHDL.
* Translate system-level requirements into robust, scalable FPGA architectures.
* Perform synthesis, place and route, and timing closure to meet design constraints.
* Develop testbenches, scripts, and supporting software to streamline the design lifecycle.
* Debug and resolve technical issues in demanding environments.
* Capture and refine technical requirements to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* In-depth knowledge of FPGA design principles and hardware development.
* Proficiency in VHDL and associated simulation and synthesis tools.
* Experience developing and testing complex digital architectures.
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and liaise directly with clients.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
* Scripting experience in TCL or Python for tool automation.
Additional Information:
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, successful candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Pre-employment screening will be required.