Senior FPGA Engineer - On-Site Newport, SC Clearance

IO Associates; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IO Associates is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join a dynamic aerospace and defence team in Newport. You will design FPGA-based digital systems from concept to implementation, translating requirements into hardware, and supporting integration in critical systems.

The role emphasizes verification, simulation, and documentation, with on-site collaboration and a 37-hour week. Security clearance to SC level or eligibility is required. This is a six-month contract with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing FPGA devices on Altera, Microsemi, or Xilinx platforms.
• Strong HDL knowledge in VHDL or Verilog and digital hardware design principles.
• Experience with FPGA verification, simulation, and validation processes.
• Experience with embedded systems development and related tools.
• Willingness to work on-site in Newport and commit to a 37-hour week.

Responsibilities

• Design FPGA-based digital systems from concept to implementation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate system requirements into hardware solutions.
• Conduct simulation and verification activities to ensure design integrity.
• Assist in integration and testing of FPGA devices within larger systems.
• Document design specifications and implement hardware development best practices.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during production and operation.

Skills

FPGA design experience

HDL (VHDL/Verilog)

Embedded systems knowledge

FPGA verification & validation

Tools

Altera

Xilinx

Microsemi

Job description

IO Associates is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join a dynamic aerospace and defence team in Newport. You will design FPGA-based digital systems from concept to implementation, translating requirements into hardware, and supporting integration in critical systems.

The role emphasizes verification, simulation, and documentation, with on-site collaboration and a 37-hour week. Security clearance to SC level or eligibility is required. This is a six-month contract with potential extensions.