SoCode Recruitment
Contract FPGA Engineer (Outside IR35)
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Contract FPGA Engineer (Outside IR35)
Cambridge – Onsite
Rate DOE
6 month duration (initial)
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.
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Requirements
- FPGA firmware development experience (VHDL/Verilog, Vivado/Quartus).
- Proven track record of designing and delivering FPGA solutions from concept to prototype.
- Relevant degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline.
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- DSP/system modelling (MATLAB/Simulink).
- Embedded software (C/C++/Linux).
- Electronics development, SDRs, radar, or communications applications.
- Agile, creative, and comfortable working end-to-end on technical challenges.
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