Firmware Engineer - Outside IR35

FPGA Design Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35) We're supporting a specialist engineering organisation delivering advanced safety-critical systems across regulated industries. They're looking for an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join on a contract basis (outside IR35) , contributing 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 VHDL Previous work on safety-critical or high-reliability systems DO-254 experience - ideally delivering DAL B or C designs Familiarity with verification methodologies and simulation tools (e.g. ModelSim, Vivado, etc.) Able to work autonomously in a multi-disciplinary team Contract Details : Outside IR35 Initial 6-month engagement with likely extension Hybrid working - 2 Days Per Week Onsite Please apply for immediate consideration.