Contract FPGA Design Engineer - Xilinx

Contract Opportunity: FPGA Design Engineer (Xilinx / VHDL) Some On-Site (North East UK) Optional International Travel ⏳ 3 –6 Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Immediate Start Available We’re working with an innovative client in the instrumentation and sensing sector who are seeking a highly skilled Contract FPGA Engineer to support the development of advanced measurement and data acquisition systems. This is a technically focused role , ideal for an engineer with deep experience in VHDL and Xilinx toolchains , and a preference for algorithm development and real-time processing. Key Responsibilities: Develop FPGA-based systems using VHDL on Xilinx platforms (e.g., Zynq, Kintex) Implement and optimise signal processing and control algorithms for instrumentation Collaborate with hardware and embedded software teams Conduct simulation, testing, and lab-based validation ✅ Requirements: Extensive hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGA design tools (Vivado, IP Integrator, etc.) Proficiency in VHDL and the complete FPGA development cycle Strong background in data acquisition, signal processing, or real-time control Experience in instrumentation, sensing, or scientific applications is a strong plus ✈ Travel Requirements: Occasional on-site work in the North East UK for integration and testing phases Optional international travel to Malaysia to support field trials – expenses covered Nice to Have: Background in physics, instrumentation, or test & measurement systems Familiarity with Matlab, Python, or scripting for test automation Comfortable with cross-functional engineering collaboration This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team on a cutting-edge instrumentation project . If you’re a contractor who enjoys working on high-performance, algorithm-rich FPGA designs , we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential chat.

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Posted Date: 5/23/2025