Contract FPGA Design Engineer - Xilinx

Verso Recruitment Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Contract FPGA Engineer to support advanced measurement systems. The role requires expertise in VHDL, Xilinx toolchains, and algorithm development. Ideal for engineers passionate about high-performance FPGA designs. Join a forward-thinking team and contribute to cutting-edge instrumentation projects.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in VHDL and Xilinx toolchains.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGA design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA-based systems using VHDL on Xilinx platforms.
• Implement and optimise signal processing and control algorithms.

Skills

VHDL

Algorithm Development

Real-Time Processing

Signal Processing

Data Acquisition

Tools

Xilinx FPGA Design Tools

Vivado

IP Integrator

Matlab

Python

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We’re working with an innovative client in the instrumentation and sensing sector who are seeking a highly skilled Contract FPGA Engineer to support the development of advanced measurement and data acquisition systems.

This is a technically focused role, ideal for an engineer with deep experience in VHDL and Xilinx toolchains, and a preference for algorithm development and real-time processing.

• Develop FPGA-based systems using VHDL on Xilinx platforms (e.g., Zynq, Kintex)
• Implement and optimise signal processing and control algorithms for instrumentation
• Collaborate with hardware and embedded software teams
• Conduct simulation, testing, and lab-based validation
• Extensive hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGA design tools (Vivado, IP Integrator, etc.)
• Proficiency in VHDL and the complete FPGA development cycle
• Strong background in data acquisition, signal processing, or real-time control
• Experience in instrumentation, sensing, or scientific applications is a strong plus

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional on-site work in the North East UK for integration and testing phases
• Optional international travel to Malaysia to support field trials – expenses covered

Nice to Have:

• Background in physics, instrumentation, or test & measurement systems
• Familiarity with Matlab, Python, or scripting for test automation
• Comfortable with cross-functional engineering collaboration

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team on a cutting-edge instrumentation project. If you’re a contractor who enjoys working on high-performance, algorithm-rich FPGA designs, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Consulting, and Design

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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