FPGA Engineer

Manpower UK Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aerospace company seeks a Senior FPGA Engineer in Bristol. The role includes supporting the delivery teams and assessing supplier work packages. Ideal candidates have VHDL and SDR experience along with strong communication skills. This position offers a 6-month contract inside IR35, providing a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of developing, modelling, simulating software in RF telecommunications, waveforms.
• Experience with SDR architecture.
• Proficiency in library agnostic code development.

Responsibilities

• Support outsourcing work, assess suppliers' work packages.
• Create compliant CEMA solutions with multi-discipline teams.
• Assess FPGA delivery timescales and risks.

Skills

Agile development methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Ability to work autonomously

Tools

VHDL

C#

Python

C++

Database architecture

Job description

Role: FPGA Engineer

Location: Bristol

Duration: 6 months

Inside IR35: Umbrella

About our Client

Our client is a leading global aerospace, Defense, and security company specializing in delivering complex, mission‑critical solutions. With a strong heritage in engineering and innovation, they provide essential services across aviation, marine, land, and nuclear sectors, supporting governments, armed forces, and commercial clients worldwide. Renowned for their commitment to safety, sustainability, and technological advancement, our client plays a vital role in ensuring operational excellence for their customers. Join them and be part of a team that drives innovation and delivers cutting‑edge solutions in some of the world's most demanding environments.

The difference you will make

As a Senior FPGA Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Working with our delivery teams, supporting the outsourcing of work, assessing the credibility and completeness of our suppliers work packages.
• As the programmes mature, increasing environment complexity, working with multi‑discipline teams and our suppliers to create compliant CEMA solutions.
• Understanding and assessing FPGA delivery timescales and risk for our CEMA activities.

Required Experience

• Knowledge / Experience of developing / modelling / simulating software in at least one of the following areas: RF telecommunications, waveforms, OSI model, SIGINT, EW.
• VHDL, VERILOG experience.
• Experience with SDR architecture.
• Agile development methodologies.
• C#, C, C++, Python and Database architecture.

Desirable Experience

• XML, Networked systems, JICD, Restful and/or RPC API.
• Library agnostic code development.
• Geospatial engines.
• Cloud containers / Docker.
• OPEN CPI Application/Component and Platform development.
• Experience of Dev Ops.

Skills And Attributes

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
• Self‑motivated and a quick learner.
• Attention to detail.
• Driven to produce quality work.
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills.