Senior FPGA Engineer

Senior Electronics Systems Engineer - Radar (High Hourly rate Contract)

Work on technology that matters. This is a high-impact opportunity supporting a nationally significant programme at the forefront of advanced radar systems.

We're looking for a Senior Electronics Systems Engineer with strong FPGA and digital electronics expertise to play a critical role in the development of next-generation radar capability. You'll operate at a senior technical level, influencing design decisions and shaping system performance across the full engineering lifecycle.

What you'll be doing:

• Driving FPGA-based and digital electronics system design for advanced radar applications
• Working closely with the System Design Authority to define and deliver system architecture
• Leading technical input across requirements, integration, verification, and validation
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across RF, software, mechanical, and digital domains
• Supporting key engineering decisions, including COTS vs bespoke solutions
• Contributing to the development of cutting-edge AESA radar systems

What we're looking for (core skills):

• Strong background in electronics engineering with systems-level thinking
• Proven experience in FPGA development and high-speed digital design
• Hands-on expertise with AMD/Xilinx toolchains (Vivado, Vitis)
• Experience working with advanced FPGA platforms (e.g. Versal, Zynq UltraScale+)

Nice to have:

• Radar systems knowledge or signal/data analysis (MATLAB)
• Experience in integration, verification, or high-integrity environments (e.g. defence, aerospace)

Contract details:

• Initial 6-month contract (strong potential for extension)
• £80+ per hour (DOE)
• One-stage telephone interview process
• Monday - Thursday onsite in Chelmsford

Important: Due to the sensitive nature of the programme, this role requires eligibility for UK SC clearance. Sponsorship is not available but the client will enable you to start before the SC clearance comes through.

If you want to work on complex radar systems where your FPGA and electronics expertise will directly influence real-world capability, this is a standout opportunity.