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Contract FPGA Engineer - Outside IR35

SoCode LimitedPampisford, Cambridge🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 25 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Contract FPGA Engineer (Outside IR35)<br />Cambridge – Onsite<br />Rate DOE<br />6 month duration (initial) Active SC Clearance is required for this role, DV would be highly advantageous.

Our client, a specialist in advanced engineering and defence technologies, is seeking an FPGA contractor to support the development of next-generation hardware and software for secure communications and defence applications during a peak period of the project cycle.

Working within a highly collaborative team of scientists and engineers, you'll help deliver innovative solutions and prototypes that address complex technical and cyber security challenges.

Requirements FPGA firmware development experience (VHDL/Verilog, Vivado/Quartus).<br />Proven track record of designing and delivering FPGA solutions from concept to prototype.<br />Relevant degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline.Desirable experience:

DSP/system modelling (MATLAB/Simulink).<br />Embedded software (C/C++/Linux).<br />Electronics development, SDRs, radar, or communications applications.<br />Agile, creative, and comfortable working end-to-end on technical challenges.<br />Keen to express your interest, or find out more?<br />Option 1:

Click the apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss your CV before submitting)<br />Option 2: Drop me a message on LinkedIn (Rachel Bush – SoCode Recruitment)

Skills

FPGA
Agile
Simulink
VHDL
Verilog

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