FPGA Design Engineer

1 month ago


Stevenage, United Kingdom Guidant Global Full time
Job Description

FPGA Design Engineer

Opportunity for contract extension or made permanent

Competitive Market Rate

(Lowest: Junior level at £65/Per Hour – Mid: Senior – Expert £80-£90/Per Hour Umbrella)

37 hours; FT Onsite


Our client is a valued partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, and they are currently seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. The selected candidate will be crucial in supporting the development of complex FPGA projects in the client's portfolio. These projects include advanced signal processing systems such as image and radio, embedded processing systems at the core, and safety-critical systems.


This position will require the candidate to work on all facets of the FPGA design and verification cycle with confidence and expertise.



What we’re looking for:

  • Degree-qualified (or equivalent) candidates with significant experience in FPGA development.
  • Proficient in VHDL language and Design Skills. (Highly essential)
  • Proficient in verification skills using VHDL and SystemVerilog methodologies. (Highly essential)
  • Extensive experience designing for Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi FPGAs.
  • Experience in professional configuration and documentation of designs.
  • Experience working as part of a large multidisciplinary team.
  • showcase these critical requirements and boost your chance of landing this opportunity.


What you’ll get to do as a FPGA Design Engineer:

  • Responsible for generating complex FPGA architectures and designing implementations using VHDL, Simulink, and other tools to target Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices.
  • Verifying complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog/UVM test bench methodologies.
  • FPGA design using Mentor verification tools, including QuestaSim and ModelSim.
  • Developing low-level software (in C) to facilitate FPGA testing and integration with the broader embedded system.
  • Creating and documenting designs to a professional standard with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to successfully deliver intricate FPGA-based projects.


“Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role”.


More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.



This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.


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