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FPGA Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35)

SoCode Limited

Cambridge

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking an FPGA Engineer for a contract role in Cambridge. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge hardware and software projects for national defence, collaborating with leading engineers. The role demands experience in FPGA firmware development and offers a chance to drive innovation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years' FPGA firmware development experience.
  • Proven track record of designing and delivering FPGA solutions from concept to prototype.
  • Relevant degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop FPGA solutions for secure communications.
  • Collaborate with scientists and engineers on national defence projects.
  • Drive technical direction and ownership of projects.

Skills

FPGA firmware development experience (VHDL/Verilog, Vivado/Quartus)
Designing and delivering FPGA solutions
DSP/system modelling (MATLAB/Simulink)
Embedded software (C/C++/Linux)
Electronics development

Education

Relevant degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline
Job description
Overview

FPGA Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35) — Cambridge onsite/ hybrid

Join a specialist team designing next-generation hardware and software for secure communications and defence technologies. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise on a contract basis, helping turn pioneering concepts into real-world prototypes.

You'll be working at the forefront of national defence and security innovation, collaborating with leading scientists and engineers to deliver high-impact solutions. From idea to implementation, your work will play a direct role in tackling technological and cyber threats while solving complex technical challenges.

This role is suited to an independent contractor who thrives in flat-structured, collaborative environments. You'll have the freedom to innovate, drive technical direction, and take ownership of projects across a range of cutting-edge technology initiatives.

Requirements
  • 3+ years' FPGA firmware development experience (VHDL/Verilog, Vivado/Quartus).
  • Proven track record of designing and delivering FPGA solutions from concept to prototype.
  • Relevant degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline.
Desirable experience
  • DSP/system modelling (MATLAB/Simulink).
  • Embedded software (C/C++/Linux).
  • Electronics development, SDRs, radar, or communications applications.
  • Agile, creative, and comfortable working end-to-end on technical challenges.
  • Previous defence sector experience advantageous but not essential.

Keen to express your interest, or find out more?

  • Option 1: Click the apply button (don't worry, we'll discuss your CV before submitting)
  • Option 2: Call in to the SoCode Cambridge office and ask for Rachel
  • Option 3: Drop me a message on LinkedIn (Rachel Bush - SoCode Recruitment)
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