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# Senior FPGA Engineer

- **Company:** iO Associates
- **Location:** Newport, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £174,720.0 - £176,800.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Programming Tools, Digital Electronics, Digital Technology, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Hardware Design, Hardware Security Module, Signal Integrity, Software Requirements Analysis, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL)
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-3396FBBC9B16304EC6/

## About the Role

* Proven recent experience designing FPGA devices, specifically with Altera, Microsemi, or Xilinx platforms
 * Strong understanding of digital hardware design principles and HDL languages such as VHDL or Verilog
 * Hands-on experience with FPGA verification, simulation, and validation processes
 * Knowledge of Embedded systems and associated development tools
 * Ability to work on-site in Newport, with a flexible standard 37-hour week

Desirable skills and experience:

 * Experience with high-speed digital interfaces and signal integrity
 * Knowledge of hardware security and robustness techniques
 * Familiarity with agile project methodologies within hardware development environments

This is a contract position initially scheduled for six months, with a high likelihood of ongoing extensions. You will need to hold security clearance at SC level or be eligible to obtain it before starting.

Candidates with a background in aerospace, defence, or related high-technology sectors are encouraged to apply. Recent design experience involving suppliers like Altera, Microsemi, and Xilinx is particularly advantageous.

If you are ready to bring your FPGA expertise to a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your CV for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can contribute to our client's innovative projects.

## Description

* Designing and developing FPGA-based digital systems from concept through to implementation
 * Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate system requirements into technical solutions
 * Conducting simulation and verification activities to ensure design integrity
 * Assisting in the integration and testing of FPGA devices within larger systems
 * Documenting design specifications and implementing best practices for hardware development
 * Providing technical support and troubleshooting during production and operational phases