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Job Description Job Title: FPGA EngineerLocation: Bristol Hybrid 3+ days on-site per weekRole Type: ContractDuration: 12 monthsRate: 60.00 - 80.00 per hour Inside IR35Our client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced FPGA Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team in Bristol.The FPGA engineer would be responsible for design and development of FPGA designs using VHDL and verifying designs using VHDL or System Verilog.UK citizenship is mandatory to be able to clear the background checks and obtain SC clearance.Current valid SC clearance would be an advantage.What the role of the FPGA Engineer entails:The FPGA engineer would work closely with Systems, Hardware and Software teams to provide FPGA solutions and solve integration problems on complex systems.Creating innovative and robust VHDL-based designsDocumenting and recording deliverablesVerifying FPGA designsEnsuring configuration management/keeping designs under revision controlProviding progress reportsWhat experience you need to be the successful FPGA Engineer:At least 5 years experience of developing FPGA using VHDL or VerilogExperienced with Mentor Graphics FPGA development tools including HDL Designer, ModelSim / Questa and PrecisionFamiliar with Xilinx / Intel (Altera) / Microsemi (Actel) design flows (ISE, Vivado, Quartus) and third-party synthesis toolsExperience in specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA Place and Route.Independent verification using VHDLExperience of FPGA requirements capture and requirements management toolsA good understanding of FPGA version control and revision control softwareExperience of making technical decisions and mitigating technical risk for FPGA design activities.Ability to coordinate day to day technical activities, liaising closely with the Project Engineering Lead / Lead FPGA engineer & other disciplinesExcellent communication (oral & written) & interpersonal skillsAbility to analyse system and / or hardware level requirements and derive detailed FPGA requirementsDe-bugging FPGA designs and supporting integration & verification at hardwareand system levelExperience with High-Speed Serial protocols and implementationsLinux and scripting experienceExperience in writing technical reports/ documentationThis really is a fantastic opportunity for a FPGA Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!