Firmware Engineer - Outside IR35
Experis UK is supporting a specialist engineering organisation delivering advanced safety‑critical systems across regulated industries. They are looking for an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join on a contract basis (outside IR35) and contribute to a key phase of a high‑reliability hardware programme.
This is an opportunity to apply your FPGA expertise on real‑time, embedded systems that demand precision, integrity, and certification‑ready design.
Key Responsibilities
- Full lifecycle FPGA development using VHDL – from architecture and coding through to simulation and testbench creation
- Work to stringent quality and traceability standards, including DO‑254 compliance
- Close collaboration with hardware, software, and systems engineers to integrate FPGA designs into wider platforms
- Documentation and technical reporting to meet project milestones and certification needs
Essential Skills
Strong hands‑on experience with FPGA development in VHDLPrevious work on safety‑critical or high‑reliability systemsDO‑254 experience – ideally delivering DAL B or C designsFamiliarity with verification methodologies and simulation tools (e.g. ModelSim, Vivado, etc.)Able to work autonomously in a multi‑disciplinary teamContract Details
Outside IR35Initial 6‑month engagement with likely extensionHybrid working – 2 days per week onsitePlease apply for immediate consideration.
Additional Details
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type : ContractJob function : Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries : Staffing and RecruitingLocation : Lincoln, England, United Kingdom#J-18808-Ljbffr