Contract FPGA Engineer

Contract Hardware Engineer – FPGA (3–6 Month)

Hybrid/Remote

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Contract Hardware Engineer to support the delivery of an exciting project involving the latest Intel/Altera FPGA technology. Our client is a market leader in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge computer imaging products, used globally in industries such as manufacturing, life sciences, medical imaging, robotics, and security.

This is a contract role offering the opportunity to work on innovative high-speed digital/FPGA hardware design projects alongside a skilled engineering team.

Role Details

• Job Title: Contract Hardware Engineer (FPGA)
  
  
• Contract Length: 3–6 months
  
  
• Location: Hybrid home/office working is available, with the possibility of remote working after the project commences.
  
  
• Qualifications: Degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience considered)
  
  
• Experience: 7+ years in commercial electronics design, with a strong track record in FPGA-based projects (Intel/Altera preferred).
  
  Key Skills & Competencies
  
  
• Strong proficiency with Altium for schematic entry.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with Altera FPGAs (Agilex or other Intel/Altera families).
  
  
• Knowledge of FPGA power structure and sequencing design.
  
  
• Familiarity with PCB and hardware design best practices, including EMI/EMC considerations.
  
  
• Ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining high standards.
  
  
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for team collaboration and customer support.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  
• Contribute to product specifications from a hardware perspective.
  
  
• Develop low-level system and architecture specifications.
  
  
• Take ownership of schematic design tasks for new product developments.
  
  
• Implement, verify, test, document, and support new designs.
  
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
  
  Desirable (Not Essential)
  
  
• High-speed interface experience: DDR4, PCI Express, SFP+, QSFP.
  
  
• Altium simulation knowledge.
  
  
• Imaging system background.
  
  
• Experience with JTAG-based testing (e.g., XJTAG).
  
  What’s on Offer
  This contract provides the opportunity to contribute to next-generation FPGA-based imaging hardware with a company recognised internationally for its innovation