Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering organization seeks a Senior/Principal FPGA Engineer for a 12-month contract in Chelmsford. The role involves leading FPGA development for space applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and conducting hands-on testing. Ideal candidates have experience with VHDL and FPGA verification.

Qualifications

• Experience with FPGA compliance and verification.
• Knowledge of standards in aerospace or defence.

Responsibilities

• Lead FPGA development and verification aligned with industry standards.
• Produce test plans and procedures to meet requirements.

Skills

FPGA compliance

Verification

Python

Tools

VHDL

Subversion

Jira

Redmine

Jama

Job description

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Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer, Chelmsford

Client:

Langham Recruitment

Location:

Chelmsford

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior/Principal FPGA Engineer | Contract | £60-£80 per hour | Inside IR35 | 12 Months | Chelmsford

A highly respected engineering organisation is looking for a Senior or Principal FPGA Engineer to join their specialist team working on advanced imaging systems for space applications.

Role Overview:

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team of engineers to lead and support FPGA development, verification, and compliance processes for space-related projects. This role focuses on ensuring quality, documentation, and standards are met throughout the FPGA lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead FPGA development and verification aligned with recognised industry standards
• Produce test plans and procedures to meet customer and internal requirements
• Review code and processes for quality and compliance
• Carry out hands-on testing and verification of FPGA deliverables

Ideal Experience:

• Background in FPGA compliance and verification
• Understanding of standards in space, aerospace, or defence (e.g. ECSS)
• Experience with VHDL, simulation tools, testbenches (UVVM), and automated testing
• Familiar with tools like Subversion, Jira/Redmine, and Jama (or similar)
• Knowledge of Python for test scripting is a plus

Rate:

• 12 month contract with potential to extend