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# FPGA Engineers

- **Company:** Defence
- **Location:** Orpington, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Simulink, SystemVerilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Working Model 2D, ModelSim
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/fpga-engineer/defence-job107896339

## About the Role

You ideally have a relevant degree (or equivalent experience) and skills in most of the following:

 * Designing complex FPGA architectures using VHDL, Simulink, etc.
 * Targeting Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices
 * Verifying FPGA designs with VHDL & SystemVerilog/UVM
 * Experience with FPGA toolsets and Mentor tools (QuestaSim/ModelSim)
 * Generating low-level C software for test and integration
 * Confident documenting and configuring designs to a high standard

## Description

Are you an experienced FPGA Engineer ready to take your career to the next level? Join our innovative and forward-thinking client, where you'll contribute to the development of complex and cutting-edge FPGA platforms!

The client is expanding and are offering relocation support for the right candidate, case by case review.

Site locations: Bristol | Hertfordshire | East Sussex | Kent | Farnborough

Working Model...

Due to the nature of their projects, this role typically requires 4-5 days per week onsite. Flexibility may be possible depending on project needs, and they also welcome requests for compressed hours or part-time working.

Why Relocate?

Joining a high class business, and becoming part of a growing team shaping the future of advanced technology. Alongside relocation support, our clients can offer:

 * Annual Company bonus
 * Pension contributions
 * Flexible working arrangements
 * Enhanced parental leave
 * Additional enhancements
 * Excellent site facilities, including subsidised meals and free parking

The Opportunity...

The FPGA Design Teams are expanding, creating exciting opportunities to work on a broad range of projects including:

 * Advanced image and radio signal-processing systems
 * Embedded processing systems
 * Safety- and security-critical platforms

You'll be involved in every stage of the FPGA lifecycle, from initial requirements to validated design, while working with the latest technologies from leading FPGA vendors.


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