Digital Design Engineer, RTL, VHDL, Verilog
Rate: £60 per hour
Contract Length: 6 months initially
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Location: Mostly remote with occasional site visits to Bristol
KO2's client is looking for an experienced Contract Digital Design Engineer to support a key programme of work on a 6-month initial contract. This role offers a competitive £60 per hour rate, sits outside IR35, and requires only occasional on-site presence in Bristol.
Key Skills & Experience Required
Digital / RTL Design
Strong RTL design experience using VHDL and Verilog, covering both design and testbench development
Proven experience integrating ARM Cortex cores, with solid knowledge of ARM AMBA bus protocols (AHB, APB)
Good understanding of low-power digital design techniques, including clock gating, power gating, and retention
Experience working with common digital interfaces such as UART, SPI, and I²CVerification & Tooling
Hands-on experience with simulation tools, ideally QuestaSim / ModelSim
Ability to interpret and debug linting reports, CDC checks, and synthesis reports
Familiarity with scripting and automation, particularly Python, is highly desirableThis is an excellent opportunity to work with KO2's client on a technically interesting digital design project, offering flexibility, a strong rate, and a well-defined contract scope.
If you're an experienced Digital Design Engineer looking for your next outside-IR35 contract, this role would be well worth a conversation