Akkodis
Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer
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Firmware / FPGA Engineer
Permanent | United Kingdom | Predominantly Remote (typically one day per month on site)
Akkodis is seeking an experienced Firmware / FPGA Engineer to join our growing Defence practice, supporting the delivery of advanced FPGA-based solutions across a range of complex and mission-critical programmes. This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while benefiting from a highly flexible remote working model, with on-site attendance generally limited to once per month.
The Opportunity
As a Firmware / FPGA Engineer, you will be involved throughout the complete development lifecycle, including requirements capture, architecture, design, implementation, verification, validation, and documentation. Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will contribute to the development of high-performance digital electronic systems using modern FPGA and SoC technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver firmware projects to agreed cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
- Develop requirements, architectures, and RTL designs for FPGA-based systems.
- Implement, simulate, and verify digital logic designs and support hardware integration activities.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, reports, and development artefacts.
- Support scripting, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with systems, hardware, embedded software, and algorithm engineering teams.
- Ensure designs align with relevant safety, quality, and security standards, including DO-254, IEC 61508, IEC 62443, and ISO 26262.
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Required Experience
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- RTL design and development using VHDL for FPGA-based systems.
- Xilinx, AMD, or Lattice FPGA architectures.
- FPGA SoC implementations of algorithms developed within MATLAB/Simulink environments.
- Verification methodologies including OSVVM, UVVM, or UVM.
- FPGA communication and interface technologies such as AXI, PCIe, Ethernet, OCP, Wishbone, JESD204, CameraLink, and SMPTE.
- Development tools including Vivado, ModelSim, Vitis, Diamond, Radiant, Propel, and DOORS.
- Scripting using TCL or similar scripting languages.
- Structured firmware development processes and DO-254 environments.
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Desirable Experience
- Experience working within defence, aerospace, or other highly regulated engineering environments.
- Experience working as part of Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).
- Previous technical leadership or mentoring responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
About Akkodis
Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, bringing together over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries. We support organisations in delivering innovative solutions across sectors including defence, aerospace, mobility, software, cybersecurity, AI, and advanced digital technologies.
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