FPGA Engineer

Carbon 60; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Carbon60 is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer for a 12-month contract in Bristol or Stevenage. The role involves full lifecycle FPGA development, from architecture to verification and delivery, with hybrid work options.

You will design complex FPGA architectures, verify using VHDL/SystemVerilog/UVM, and collaborate with systems, software and hardware teams on mission-critical projects. Hybrid opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial FPGA development experience.
• Strong VHDL design expertise.
• Experience with SystemVerilog/UVM verification methodologies.
• Proven track record designing for Xilinx/Intel/Microsemi FPGA platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex FPGA architectures using VHDL, Simulink, and related technologies.
• Deliver FPGA implementations targeting Xilinx, Intel (Altera), and Microsemi devices.
• Perform FPGA verification using VHDL, SystemVerilog, and UVM methodologies.
• Utilise industry-standard toolsets including QuestaSim and ModelSim.
• Develop low-level C software to support FPGA testing and system integration.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and configuration management artefacts.
• Work closely with systems, software, and hardware engineering teams on complex programmes.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL

SystemVerilog/UVM

FPGA platforms (Xilinx/Intel/Microsemi

Tools

QuestaSim

ModelSim

Vivado

Job description

FPGA Design Engineer

Bristol or Stevenage

Up to £100 per hour Umbrella

12-Month Contract

We're working with a leading defence and aerospace engineering organisation seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join a growing team delivering cutting-edge FPGA solutions across a varied portfolio of complex programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong FPGA design and verification experience to work on advanced projects spanning signal processing, embedded systems, and safety-critical technologies.

The Opportunity

As an FPGA Design Engineer, you'll be involved throughout the full FPGA development lifecycle, from architecture and design through to verification, integration, and delivery. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative, high-performance FPGA solutions for mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex FPGA architectures using VHDL, Simulink, and related technologies
• Deliver FPGA implementations targeting Xilinx, Intel (Altera), and Microsemi devices
• Perform FPGA verification using VHDL, SystemVerilog, and UVM methodologies
• Utilise industry-standard toolsets including QuestaSim and ModelSim
• Develop low-level C software to support FPGA testing and system integration
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and configuration management artefacts
• Work closely with systems, software, and hardware engineering teams on complex engineering programmes

Essential Skills & Experience

• Significant commercial experience in FPGA development
• Strong VHDL design expertise
• FPGA verification experience using VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM methodologies
• Proven experience designing for Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi FPGA platforms

Additional Info:

• Up to £100 per hour Umbrella
• 12-month contract with strong extension potential
• Hybrid opportunities available
• Work on complex, cutting-edge FPGA projects
• Bristol or Stevenage locations