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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer - **Company:** Insignis Talent - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Software Design Documents, Electronic Design Automation, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Network Security, Microsoft Office, Signal Integrity, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, CPLD, SC Clearance, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Pcb Layout - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815276925-field-programmable-gate-arrays-engineer ## About the Role * Experience across the whole project lifecycle as firmware engineer, from bids and proposals through to in-service support (ideally from within the defence sector) * Hands-on experience of designing complex systems involving multiple electronics disciplines and understanding of associated challenges and pitfalls * Used to dealing with a wide range of stakeholders beyond Electronics domain (i.e. Project Management, Systems, Mechanical and Software Engineering) as part of multi-disciplinary project team to resolve issues that arise during the lifespan of a project * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a relevant subject, additionally Chartered status or Professional Registration is desirable * Had exposure to any of the following: * Development of Analog and digital technologies * Design for EMC, Electrical Safety & Signal Integrity of firmware, schematic or PCB layout * Familiarity with one or more PMRP and ECAD tools * Design for manufacture, understanding of full project life cycle * Prototyping, test and verification of electronic subsystems (Hardware/Firmware), unit and sub-system level * Use of standard office tools and knowledge of engineering tools such as DOORS, ERPs and other Configuration Management tools * The Candidate must be eligible for SC clearance. ## Description 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants International Cybersecurity Recruitment Consultant Senior FPGA/CPLD Engineer - Greenford or Weymouth - Hybrid We are on the hunt for a Senior FPGA/CPLD Engineer with a wealth of experience in working with legacy CPLD design entry on bespoke PCB's with a view to moving in the long term to a more modern FPGA based system. Key Responsibilities: * Interpretation of legacy system requirements, ability to transcribe legacy architecture and flow down into firmware requirements * Ensure that the technical solutions meets the customer, legislative and business requirements * Produce project technical documentation in line with project requirements including: Management Plans, Requirements Specification, Design Documents, Interface Specifications, Acceptance Tests, Design change requests * Opportunity to act as Project Engineering Lead (PEL) and/or Work Package Manager (WPM) on one or more projects Experience and Skills: * Experience across the whole project lifecycle as firmware engineer, from bids and proposals through to in-service support (ideally from within the defence sector) * Hands-on experience of designing complex systems involving multiple electronics disciplines and understanding of associated challenges and pitfalls * Used to dealing with a wide range of stakeholders beyond Electronics domain (i.e. Project Management, Systems, Mechanical and Software Engineering) as part of multi-disciplinary project team to resolve issues that arise during the lifespan of a project * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a relevant subject, additionally Chartered status or Professional Registration is desirable * Had exposure to any of the following: * Development of Analog and digital technologies * Design for EMC, Electrical Safety & Signal Integrity of firmware, schematic or PCB layout * Familiarity with one or more PMRP and ECAD tools * Design for manufacture, understanding of full project life cycle * Prototyping, test and verification of electronic subsystems (Hardware/Firmware), unit and sub-system level * Use of standard office tools and knowledge of engineering tools such as DOORS, ERPs and other Configuration Management tools * The Candidate must be eligible for SC clearance. 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