On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit an FPGA Design Engineer on an initial 6 - month contract. As the FPGA Design Engineer, you will support the development of our growing portfolio of complex FPGA projects. The current portfolio ranges from advanced signal processing systems (Image\Radio), core embedded processing systems, through to safety and security critical systems.Role: FPGA Design Engineer Pay: DOE via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required to startResponsibilities:Generating complex FPGA architectures and design implementations (VHDL, Simulink etc), targeting Xilinx, Intel, Microsemi devices.Verifying complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog\UVM test-bench methodologies.Using FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools (QuestaSim and ModelSim).Generating low-level software (C) to facilitate FPGA test and integration with the wider embedded system.Configuring and Documenting designs to a high professional standard.Working as part of a multidiscipline team to deliver complex FPGA based projects.Essential Skills:Ideally we are looking for candidates that are degree qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience in FPGA development.Competent VHDL Language and Design Skills.Competent Verification Skills using VHDL and SystemVerilog methodologiesA deep proven level of experience designing for Xilinx, Intel or Microsemi FPGA