FPGA Design Engineer

2 weeks ago

Greater Lincoln Area, United Kingdom Experis UK Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

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
avionics, radar, communications
, and
electronic defence platforms
.

Contract Overview

  • Duration: 6-12 months (extensions highly likely)
  • Location: Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week 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 such as DO-254 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 / DAL C or D)
  • Familiarity with configuration, verification, and simulation methodologies

What You'll Gain

  • Flexible site options across the UK's most advanced engineering environments
  • Long-term programme scope with likely extensions
  • Competitive day rates on an Outside IR35 basis
  • Opportunity to influence systems at the heart of next-generation defence and aerospace

Ready to join?
Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation:

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