FPGA Engineer

🚀 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

💼 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