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# Senior FPGA Engineer in Newport

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Newport, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $176,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Fpga Hardware, ModelSim, SC Clearance
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-fpga-engineer-newport-31932093

## About the Role

Experience is valued above qualifications, making this an excellent opportunity for a proven FPGA specialist with a strong track record of delivering complex FPGA designs., Significant commercial experience in FPGA design and development.
Strong proficiency in VHDL.
Experience using FPGA simulation tools.
Experience using FPGA synthesis tools.
Excellent understanding of requirements capture, work package definition and estimation.
Strong knowledge of FPGA development lifecycles, methodologies and best practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong stakeholder engagement and teamwork capabilities.
Ability to work independently whilst delivering against project milestones.
A proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach.

FPGA Device Experience

Candidates must have recent hands-on FPGA design experience with devices from one or more of the following manufacturers, Must be a Sole British National.
Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.
SC Clearance is required at submission stage.

Desirable Experience

Experience with several of the following tools and development environments would be advantageous:

Altera Quartus II
Mentor ModelSim
Microsemi Libero IDE

## Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior FPGA Engineer to join a leading Defence and Aerospace programme, delivering advanced FPGA solutions for cutting-edge technology projects., The Senior FPGA Engineer will be responsible for ensuring FPGA solutions meet all customer and product requirements through:

Analysing system requirements and defining FPGA solutions, work packages and development estimates.
Producing FPGA architectural designs, detailed designs and supporting technical documentation.
Developing and implementing FPGA designs using industry-standard methodologies.
Conducting FPGA verification activities to ensure compliance with design requirements.
Integrating FPGA designs onto target hardware platforms.
Providing technical FPGA support across engineering teams and projects.
Leading, mentoring and reviewing the work of other FPGA engineers where appropriate.
Supporting continuous improvement activities relating to FPGA development processes and procedures.
Managing allocated FPGA work packages to agreed cost, quality and delivery targets.
Providing regular progress reporting and technical updates to engineering leadership.