Overview

Contract FPGA Engineer - DV Cleared

Cambridgeshire | Hybrid

12-Month Contract (Extensions Expected) • £70-£85 per hour • Outside IR35

iO Associates are partnered with a fast-growing Defence & Security Technology consultancy at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions to safeguard the UK from evolving cyber and technological threats.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing FPGA solutions for high-assurance systems
• Working with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver robust, secure hardware platforms
• Using industry-leading toolchains (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or similar)
• Verifying, testing, and debugging designs to meet stringent performance and security requirements
• Contributing to innovative R&D projects that directly impact UK national security

Qualifications

• Strong FPGA design experience (VHDL / Verilog)
• Experience with Vivado, Quartus, or equivalent FPGA toolchains
• Solid understanding of digital design principles, simulation, and verification
• Background in defence, aerospace, or other safety/mission-critical industries is desirable
• Current DV Clearance (essential)

If you are a DV Cleared FPGA Engineer looking for a contract with longevity, apply today and we'll be in touch to discuss next steps.