Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

Searchability NS&D

Farnborough

On-site

GBP 103,735 - 136,114

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Long term programme stability

Work on cutting edge, secure engineering programmes

Highly technical environment with experienced engineering peers

Job summary

A specialist engineering organisation in Farnborough seeks an experienced FPGA Engineer to design and verify FPGA solutions for mission-critical systems. The role requires strong experience in VHDL/Verilog, familiarity with vendor toolchains like Xilinx or Intel, and active SC or DV clearance. You will work closely with skilled engineers to deliver high-quality solutions while adhering to strict engineering standards. Competitive contract rates offered for a technically demanding environment.

Qualifications

Must have proven experience as an FPGA Engineer.
Strong knowledge of VHDL and/or Verilog is essential.
Experience with Xilinx or Intel FPGA toolchains is required.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and verify FPGA based solutions for secure systems.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineers.
Implement high-quality RTL and support verification activities.

Skills

FPGA design experience using VHDL and/or Verilog

Experience with FPGA toolchains from vendors such as Xilinx or Intel

Understanding of verification, test, and debugging of FPGA designs

Ability to work with requirements, design documentation, and engineering standards

Proven experience as an FPGA Engineer in a defence, aerospace or similarly regulated environment

Active SC or DV clearance required

Job description

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FPGA Engineer contract role at Farnborough based organisation.

Outside IR35 contract paying up to £650 per day
Opportunity to work on highly classified, mission‑critical programmes

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a specialist engineering organisation delivering advanced digital and hardware solutions into highly secure UK environments. They are known for tackling complex technical challenges where performance, reliability, and security are paramount. Due to continued programme demand, they are looking to engage an experienced FPGA Engineer to support critical project delivery.

THE BENEFITS

Long term programme stability
Work on cutting edge, secure engineering programmes
Highly technical environment with experienced engineering peers

THE FPGA ENGINEER ROLE

As an FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and verification of FPGA based solutions supporting secure and safety‑critical systems. You will work closely with systems, hardware, and software engineers to deliver robust designs from concept through to integration and test. The role will involve contributing to architecture decisions, implementing high‑quality RTL, and supporting verification and documentation activities in line with rigorous engineering standards.

FPGA ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Proven experience as an FPGA Engineer in a defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated environment
Strong FPGA design experience using VHDL and/or Verilog
Experience with FPGA toolchains from vendors such as Xilinx or Intel
Understanding of verification, test, and debugging of FPGA designs
Ability to work with requirements, design documentation, and engineering standards
Active SC or DV clearance required for project

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email kelly.harvey@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 0203 854 0120 or 07889 589 648. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

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