FPGA Design Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology staffing company is seeking experienced FPGA Design Engineers for a contract role in the UK. The position involves full lifecycle design using VHDL or Verilog and working in collaborative teams across various engineering disciplines. Candidates should have a strong background in safety-critical environments and familiarity with DO-254 standards. This role offers hybrid working options and competitive day rates outside IR35.

Benefits

Flexible site options

Long-term programme

Competitive day rates

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle FPGA design using VHDL or Verilog.
• Simulation and testbench development.
• Design assurance and compliance with standards such as DO-254.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, and systems engineering.

Skills

VHDL

Verilog

Xilinx

Microsemi

Intel/Altera

DO-254

Tools

ModelSim

Vivado

Job description

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: [e-mail]

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