Principal FPGA Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £65 to £80 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Enfield, London, EN3 7XQ |
| Company: | Carbon60 |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BBBH172697_1767889321 |
Summary
Principal FPGA Design Engineer (Contract)
Contract: 6 months outside IR35
Travel: Occasional UK travel
We're looking for a Principal FPGA Design Engineer to take ownership of complex FPGA architectures and deliver innovative solutions for advanced systems. If you thrive on technical leadership and hands-on design, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
What You'll Do
- Define FPGA architecture from top-level system requirements
- Design, implement, and debug VHDL-based FPGA hardware
- Develop verification test benches and vectors
- Produce clear technical documentation and specifications
- Lead multiple projects, manage resources, and report progress
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical training
- Liaise with customers and suppliers on firmware matters
- Contribute to high-level product definition and design reviews
What You Bring
- 10+ years' FPGA design experience
- Expertise in VHDL and FPGA verification
- Proven ability to deliver complex designs on time and within budget
- Experience with multi-FPGA systems
- Strong communication skills
- Background in radar or DSP applications
Why Join Us?
- Work on cutting-edge technology
- Lead and influence FPGA design strategy
- Flexible contract with competitive rates
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.