FPGA Design Engineer - SC Cleared in Rogerstone

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to lead FPGA development work packages in VHDL and related design activities on site in South Wales. The role requires eligibility for UK SC clearance and delivers across architecture, implementation, verification and technical support.

You will own FPGA design from requirements through to integration, applying established development methodologies and working in a collaborative, fast-paced hardware environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in FPGA design and development using VHDL.
• Ability to capture requirements, define work packages and estimate delivery effort.
• Proficiency with FPGA simulation and synthesis tools.
• Recent FPGA design experience with Altera, Microsemi or Xilinx devices.
• Strong understanding of FPGA development methodologies and engineering processes.
• Able to work independently, manage priorities and provide progress updates.
• Excellent communication, documentation and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain UK SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer and product requirements, define FPGA solutions, work packages and delivery estimates.
• Produce FPGA architectural and detailed designs with supporting documentation.
• Develop and implement FPGA designs using VHDL.
• Perform FPGA simulation, verification and validation against requirements.
• Integrate FPGA designs into target hardware platforms.
• Provide technical support throughout development and integration lifecycle.
• Review and oversee engineering work for team delivery and quality.
• Contribute to maintenance and continuous improvement of FPGA processes.
• Monitor progress and report against cost, time and quality objectives.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL

Simulation tooling

Altera/Microsemi/Xilinx

development methodologies

requirements analysis

independent work

communication

UK SC clearance

Tools

Altera Quartus II

Mentor ModelSim

Microsemi Libero IDE

Microsemi Libero SoC

Xilinx Vivado

Job description

Senior FPGA Engineer - VHDL / FPGA Design

Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain SC Clearance

+ 85 per hour

+ Onsite in South Wales

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior FPGA Engineer to deliver FPGA development work packages within agreed cost, schedule and quality constraints. You will take ownership of FPGA design and implementation, from requirements analysis and architectural design through to verification, integration and technical support.

This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to complex hardware development, applying strong FPGA engineering expertise and established development methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse customer and product requirements, defining FPGA solutions, work packages and delivery estimates.

• Produce FPGA architectural designs, detailed designs and supporting technical documentation.

• Develop and implement FPGA designs using VHDL.

• Perform FPGA simulation, verification and validation against specified requirements.

• Integrate FPGA designs into target hardware platforms.

• Provide technical support throughout the development and integration lifecycle.

• Review and oversee engineering work where leading a team, ensuring quality and delivery standards.

• Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of FPGA development processes and procedures.

• Monitor progress and report against agreed cost, time and quality objectives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience in FPGA design and development using VHDL.

• Proficiency with at least one FPGA simulation tool and one synthesis tool.

• Recent FPGA design experience with devices from Altera, Microsemi or Xilinx.

• Strong understanding of FPGA development methodologies and engineering processes.

• Experience capturing and analysing requirements, defining work packages and estimating delivery effort.

• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and provide regular progress updates.

• Excellent communication, documentation and teamwork skills.

• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain UK SC Security Clearance.

Desirable Technical Skills

Experience with one or more of the following tools and development environments:

• Altera Quartus II

• Mentor ModelSim

• Microsemi Libero IDE

• Microsemi Libero SoC

• Xilinx Vivado