FPGA Engineer

Matchtech; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an FPGA Design Engineer for a 12 month contract in Stevenage or Bristol. The role involves developing complex FPGA architectures, targeting Xilinx, Intel and Microsemi devices, and contributing across the full design, verification and integration lifecycle.

You will verify using VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM, work with QuestaSim/ModelSim, and develop C software to support testing and integration with embedded systems, while adhering to high documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Significant FPGA design experience in defence or security.
• Strong VHDL and digital design skills.
• Experience with SystemVerilog/UVM verification methodologies.
• Proven experience designing for Xilinx, Intel or Microsemi FPGA platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex FPGA architectures using VHDL, Simulink and related technologies.
• Design and implement solutions targeting Xilinx, Intel and Microsemi FPGA devices.
• Verify FPGA implementations using VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM testbench methodologies.
• Use FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools, including QuestaSim and ModelSim.
• Develop low-level software in C to support FPGA testing and integration with wider embedded systems.
• Configure and document FPGA designs to a high professional standard.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex FPGA-based projects.
• Contribute throughout all phases of the FPGA design, verification and integration cycle.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL

SystemVerilog

UVM

QuestaSim

ModelSim

C programming

Embedded testing

FPGA devices

Education

Degree in electronic engineering or related

Tools

QuestaSim

ModelSim

Mentor tools

Job description

FPGA Engineer

12 month contract

Stevenage or Bristol

£90 per hour Umbrella

SC clearance needed to start

Our client is seeking an FPGA Design Engineer to support the development of complex FPGA projects within the defence and security sector. This contract role will contribute to advanced signal processing, embedded processing, and safety- and security-critical systems across the full FPGA design and verification lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop complex FPGA architectures and design implementations using VHDL, Simulink and related technologies
• Design and implement solutions targeting Xilinx, Intel and Microsemi FPGA devices
• Verify FPGA implementations using VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM testbench methodologies
• Use FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools, including QuestaSim and ModelSim
• Develop low-level software in C to support FPGA testing and integration with wider embedded systems
• Configure and document FPGA designs to a high professional standard
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex FPGA-based projects
• Contribute throughout all phases of the FPGA design, verification and integration cycle

Job Requirements

• Significant experience in FPGA design and development within an engineering, defence or security environment
• Strong VHDL language and digital design skills
• Competence in FPGA verification using VHDL and SystemVerilog methodologies
• Proven experience designing for Xilinx, Intel or Microsemi FPGA platforms
• Understanding of UVM testbench methodologies and FPGA verification processes
• Experience using QuestaSim, ModelSim or similar FPGA verification tools
• Experience developing low-level C software for embedded system integration
• Ability to configure and document technical designs accurately and professionally
• Degree-level qualification in electronic engineering, computer engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Ability to work effectively within a large multidisciplinary engineering team