About this Position: We are seeking an experienced Senior/Principal FPGA Engineer to join a dynamic team working on cutting-edge systems within the aerospace and defence industry. This role focuses on designing and developing FPGA solutions using VHDL, while verifying designs using VHDL or System Verilog. The engineer will collaborate closely with Systems, Hardware, and Software teams to … deliver innovative solutions and resolve integration challenges in complex systems. Job Responsibilities: Develop innovative and robust FPGA designs using VHDL. Verify FPGA designs using VHDL or System Verilog. Document and maintain records of design deliverables. Manage FPGA designs under version and revision control. Analyse system and hardware-level requirements to derive detailed FPGA requirements. Debug FPGA designs and support integration … and verification at both hardware and system levels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues. Specify timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Provide regular progress reports to Project Engineering Leads. Experience Required: A minimum of 5 years of FPGA development experience using VHDL or Verilog. Proficiency with Mentor Graphics FPGA tools, including HDL Designer More ❯
About this Position: We are seeking an experienced Senior/Principal FPGA Engineer to join a dynamic team working on cutting-edge systems within the aerospace and defence industry. This role focuses on designing and developing FPGA solutions using VHDL, while verifying designs using VHDL or System Verilog. The engineer will collaborate closely with Systems, Hardware, and Software teams to … deliver innovative solutions and resolve integration challenges in complex systems. Job Responsibilities: Develop innovative and robust FPGA designs using VHDL. Verify FPGA designs using VHDL or System Verilog. Document and maintain records of design deliverables. Manage FPGA designs under version and revision control. Analyse system and hardware-level requirements to derive detailed FPGA requirements. Debug FPGA designs and support integration … and verification at both hardware and system levels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues. Specify timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Provide regular progress reports to Project Engineering Leads. Experience Required: A minimum of 5 years of FPGA development experience using VHDL or Verilog. Proficiency with Mentor Graphics FPGA tools, including HDL Designer More ❯
About this Position: We are seeking an experienced Senior/Principal FPGA Engineer to join a dynamic team working on cutting-edge systems within the aerospace and defence industry. This role focuses on designing and developing FPGA solutions using VHDL, while verifying designs using VHDL or System Verilog. The engineer will collaborate closely with Systems, Hardware, and Software teams to … deliver innovative solutions and resolve integration challenges in complex systems. Job Responsibilities: Develop innovative and robust FPGA designs using VHDL. Verify FPGA designs using VHDL or System Verilog. Document and maintain records of design deliverables. Manage FPGA designs under version and revision control. Analyse system and hardware-level requirements to derive detailed FPGA requirements. Debug FPGA designs and support integration … and verification at both hardware and system levels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues. Specify timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Provide regular progress reports to Project Engineering Leads. Experience Required: A minimum of 5 years of FPGA development experience using VHDL or Verilog. Proficiency with Mentor Graphics FPGA tools, including HDL Designer More ❯
TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar) Experience required: FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7. Xilinx UltraScale; Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel). Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD is also required. Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques Electronics More ❯
Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
MicroTECH Global Ltd
systems. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in embedded digital design. Strong experience developing custom mathematical algorithms. Proficiency in C/C++, VHDL, or Verilog. Familiarity with microcontrollers, DSPs, or FPGA-based systems. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote working environments. Additional Information Contract Length: 3 months (potential for extension) Start Date: Immediate More ❯
developing for Ubuntu or other Debian based distros. Skilled in other software languages and frameworks e.g. C#. Optimisation of hardware interfaces for software performance. Working on mixed software/FPGA systems. Working in an Agile development team. If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience More ❯
concepts clearly and credibly Desirable * Experience with phased array, radar, satcom or electronic warfare systems * Knowledge of mixed-signal or digital-RF interfaces (ADC/DAC integration, FPGA control) * Familiarity with defence and aerospace compliance standards (MIL-STD, DO-160, DEF-STAN) * Experience in technical consultancy or customer-facing engineering environments More ❯
Didcot, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Diamond Light Source
FPGA Engineer (Power Supplies) £40,306 to £44,292 per annum (Discretionary range to £50,936) Harwell, Oxfordshire Hybrid working available minimum 4 days onsite per week Full time/Flexible hours considered 3-Years Fixed Term Reference: 11734 About Us Diamond Light Source is the UKs national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of … sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy. About the Role We now have an opportunity for a FPGA Engineer to join our team, for a 3-year fixed term contract, in developing FPGA firmware for the next generation of power supplies for the Diamond-II upgrade project, focusing … including feedback control, filtering, and interlock handling using state machines. Design and integrate interfaces to peripherals such as ADCs, DACs, SRAM, Flash memory, sensors, and microcontrollers. Test and verify FPGA designs through simulation test benches and on-hardware validation using logic analysers. Collaborate with hardware engineers and the Control Group to optimise performance, resolve issues, and develop reliable Ethernet-based More ❯
FPGA Design Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35) | UK-Wide Locations We're supporting the delivery of a major high-integrity engineering programme across multiple secure UK sites , and are looking for experienced FPGA Design Engineers to join on a contract basis. This is a chance to contribute to the development of complex, real-time systems used in cutting-edge applications including … onsite across multiple UK engineering hubs IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Security: SC clearance preferred (or eligible to obtain) Start Date: ASAP - interview slots available immediately Key Responsibilities: Full lifecycle FPGA design using VHDL or Verilog Simulation and testbench development (ModelSim, Vivado, etc.) Integration and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, and systems engineering Design assurance and compliance with standards … or equivalent Contribute to technical documentation and design traceability in line with programme and regulatory needs Ideal Candidate Profile: Proven experience with VHDL (or Verilog) in high-reliability FPGA development Strong understanding of toolchains including Xilinx , Microsemi , or Intel/Altera Background in safety-critical , aerospace , defence , or secure systems environments Experience working within design assurance frameworks (DO-254/ More ❯
Electronics Design Engineer - Contract (Manchester) An opportunity for a proven Electronics Design Engineer to contribute to advanced product development within embedded and power electronics. Project Scope: Design and test FPGA (VHDL), microcontrollers, SMPS, and BLDC motor drive systems. Schematic capture, PCB layout and verification using Altium. Development of mixed-signal and RF interfaces up to GHz frequencies. Debugging and resolving More ❯
design and work package control Root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable Experience of PLD/FPGA design Requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS Work-package management tools, eg. MSP, JIRA, etc. More ❯
Location: Luton (mostly onsite) Duration: 12 month contract Rate: 88ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leading company in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an FPGA Engineer to join their team in Luton on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Firmware Engineer to work within an innovative team, delivering cutting-edge … digital systems designed to meet complex future customer requirements. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement Firmware using Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM. Work with FPGA architectures including Xilinx 7, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel). Utilise fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD. Generate auto code using Matlab and Simulink tools. Derive detailed Firmware requirements and … techniques. Incorporate Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and genetic algorithms into designs. Use various electronics test methods and equipment. Collaborate effectively within mixed discipline teams. Job Requirements: Strong knowledge of FPGA architectures like Xilinx 7, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel). Proficiency in using fast interfaces like PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD. Capability in auto-generated code using model-driven More ❯
Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer Location: Edinburgh - 100% Onsite Rate: 75 P/hr Security Requirements: This project is classified as UK Eyes Only , meaning the candidate must be eligible to obtain the highest level of UK security clearance . Must Have Considerable experience designing Firmware architecture using FPGA technologies and tools from either Xilinx, Intel (Altera) or Microsemi … full firmware design lifecycle, ideally following structured processes such as RTCA DO-254 or similar. Key Responsibility Areas Our Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires a Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to create and develop firmware for leading-edge airborne applications. You will be responsible for: Designing and developing Firmware designs using VHDL. Verifying designs using either VHDL or SystemVerilog. … Working to a structured firmware design process. Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA/Digital techniques. Proven experience in: Creating innovative VHDL-based FPGA designs. Advanced verification techniques using VHDL or SystemVerilog/UVM. FPGA technologies from Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi and associated tools. Model Driven Engineering tools, including MATLAB and Simulink. More ❯
Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer Location: Edinburgh - 100% Onsite Rate: £75 P/hr Security Requirements: This project is classified as UK Eyes Only , meaning the candidate must be eligible to obtain the highest level of UK security clearance . Must Have Considerable experience designing Firmware architecture using FPGA technologies and tools from either Xilinx, Intel (Altera) or Microsemi … full firmware design lifecycle, ideally following structured processes such as RTCA DO-254 or similar. Key Responsibility Areas Our Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires a Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to create and develop firmware for leading-edge airborne applications. You will be responsible for: Designing and developing Firmware designs using VHDL. Verifying designs using either VHDL or SystemVerilog. … Working to a structured firmware design process. Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA/Digital techniques. Proven experience in: Creating innovative VHDL-based FPGA designs. Advanced verification techniques using VHDL or SystemVerilog/UVM. FPGA technologies from Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi and associated tools. Model Driven Engineering tools, including MATLAB and Simulink. More ❯
join their growing Electronics team. Security Clearance You must be eligible for full security clearance. Key Responsibility Areas Their Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires a Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to create and develop firmware for leading edge airborne applications. You would be responsible for the design and development of Firmware designs using VHDL, for verifying designs using either … SystemVerilog and working to a structured firmware design process. Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required This role requires you to hold a degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA/Digital techniques. As a Senior/Principal Firmware Engineer, you will have experience of: Creating innovative VHDL based FPGA designs Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or SystemVerilog/… UVM Current FPGA technologies from either Xilinx, Altera or Microsemi and their tools Model Driven Engineering tools including MATLAB and Simulink High Speed Interface Design & Integration, including PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet Analysing system level documents and deriving detailed Firmware requirements Adopting a methodical approach to the full firmware design life cycle, ideally working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA More ❯
Role: FPGA Engineer Location : Bristol Duration : 6 months Inside IR35 :Umbrella About our Client: Our client is a leading global aerospace, Defense, and security company specializing in delivering complex, mission-critical solutions. With a strong heritage in engineering and innovation, they provide essential services across aviation, marine, land, and nuclear sectors, supporting governments, armed forces, and commercial clients worldwide. Renowned … of a team that drives innovation and delivers cutting-edge solutions in some of the world's most demanding environments. We're looking for a driven, flexible and passionate FPGA Engineer with experience of CEMA to join us in our Land CEMA focus area within our client's Mission Systems to support delivery of our in-service projects. The difference … you will make As a Senior FPGA Engineer you will be responsible for: Working with our delivery teams, supporting the outsourcing of work, assessing the credibility and completeness of our suppliers work packages As the programmes mature, increasing environment complexity, working with multi-discipline teams and our suppliers to create compliant CEMA solutions. Understanding and assessing FPGA delivery timescales and More ❯
Firmware Engineer - FPGA Cambridge, UK Location: Cambridge, UK Exp: 7-10 years Onsite/Hybrid 6 -12 month contract with possible extension FPGA and Raspberry Pi-based controller boards Validate firmware and interface specifications for FPGA and Raspberry Pi-based controller boards Develop and maintain: Register Maps for board-level communication Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs) detailing firmware architecture and interface … behavior Programming Guides for internal and external development teams Interface and validate firmware using the HAPS100 FPGA platform Support emulation workflows for pre-silicon validation and system-level testing Develop utilities and scripts for configuration, bring-up, and debug of HAPS-based setups Key skills: FPGA firmware development, experience in Interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, Raspberry Pi, Test … automation Scripting languages - Python, TCL 1 to 10 years of experience Strong experience in CPLD/FPGA firmware development using Verilog/SystemVerilog Proficiency in Scripting languages (eg, Python, TCL) for automation and debug Hands-on experience with FPGA and Raspberry Pi integration Ability to create and maintain detailed technical documentation (TRMs, register maps, programming guides) Experience with HAPS100 or More ❯
Digital Design Engineer 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering circa 70ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in high-speed digital design? Do you have experience with MPSoC FPGA, DDR, Flash memory, or similar? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you … with technical leads and cross-functional teams to define and refine hardware specifications Lead the design and development of complex, high-speed digital electronics, with a focus on MPSoC FPGA, DDR/Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnects Conduct signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis to ensure robust hardware performance Develop board-level test and debug strategies … Document designs to a high technical standard and support system-level design reviews throughout the development lifecycle Required Skills & Experience: Proven expertise in high-speed digital electronics design and FPGA integration Experience with SI/PI analysis and debugging complex board-level issues Proficiency in hardware description and programming languages (VHDL, C/C++, Python) Strong knowledge of DSP concepts More ❯
Are you an experienced FPGA Design Engineer ready for your next challenge? A prestigious client in Reading is seeking a skilled FPGA professional to join their team on an initial 3 6 month contract. This is a fantastic chance to apply your expertise on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology. This role has an indicative outside IR35 … determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their own Personal Service Company (PSC). What You ll Do as the Contract FPGA Design Engineer: - Design, develop, and implement FPGA solutions using VHDL - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and refine system requirements - Conduct comprehensive testing, verification, and validation of designs - Troubleshoot and provide technical … support throughout the project lifecycle - Document designs, methodologies, and outcomes clearly and thoroughly What You ll Bring: - Proven experience in FPGA design and development with strong VHDL expertise - A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline - Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities - Excellent communication and team collaboration skills - A detail-oriented, proactive approach to achieving high More ❯
Are you an experienced FPGA Design Engineer ready for your next challenge? A prestigious client in Reading is seeking a skilled FPGA professional to join their team on an initial 3–6 month contract. This is a fantastic chance to apply your expertise on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology. This role has an indicative outside IR35 … determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their own Personal Service Company (PSC). What You’ll Do as the Contract FPGA Design Engineer: - Design, develop, and implement FPGA solutions using VHDL - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and refine system requirements - Conduct comprehensive testing, verification, and validation of designs - Troubleshoot and provide technical … support throughout the project lifecycle - Document designs, methodologies, and outcomes clearly and thoroughly What You’ll Bring: - Proven experience in FPGA design and development with strong VHDL expertise - A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline - Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities - Excellent communication and team collaboration skills - A detail-oriented, proactive approach to achieving high More ❯
Our client BAE Systems are seeking a Digital Hardware Engineering Lead for a contract position to support a Radar programme. This is based in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight and will require onsite working, 3-4 days per week. More ❯
Role: FPGA Engineer Location : Bristol Duration : 6 months Inside IR35 :Umbrella About our Client: Our client is a leading global aerospace, Defense, and security company specializing in delivering complex, mission-critical solutions click apply for full job details More ❯