FPGA Engineer
12 month contract
Stevenage or Bristol
£90 per hour Umbrella
SC clearance needed to start
Our client is seeking an FPGA Design Engineer to support the development of complex FPGA projects within the defence and security sector. This contract role will contribute to advanced signal processing, embedded processing, and safety- and security-critical systems across the full FPGA design and verification lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop complex FPGA architectures and design implementations using VHDL, Simulink and related technologies
Design and implement solutions targeting Xilinx, Intel and Microsemi FPGA devices
Verify FPGA implementations using VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM testbench methodologies
Use FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools, including QuestaSim and ModelSim
Develop low-level software in C to support FPGA testing and integration with wider embedded systems
Configure and document FPGA designs to a high professional standard
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex FPGA-based projects
Contribute throughout all phases of the FPGA design, verification and integration cycle
Job Requirements:
Significant experience in FPGA design and development within an engineering, defence or security environment
Strong VHDL language and digital design skills
Competence in FPGA verification using VHDL and SystemVerilog methodologies
Proven experience designing for Xilinx, Intel or Microsemi FPGA platforms
Understanding of UVM testbench methodologies and FPGA verification processes
Experience using QuestaSim, ModelSim or similar FPGA verification tools
Experience developing low-level C software for embedded system integration
Ability to configure and document technical designs accurately and professionally
Degree-level qualification in electronic engineering, computer engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Ability to work effectively within a large multidisciplinary engineering team
If you are an experienced FPGA Design Engineer seeking a challenging contract opportunity within the defence and security sector, apply now to support the delivery of innovative and safety-critical FPGA systems
