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Contract FPGA Engineer - Outside IR35

Contract FPGA Engineer (Outside IR35) Cambridge – Onsite Rate DOE 6 month duration (initial) Active SC Clearance is required for this role, DV would be highly advantageous. Our client, a specialist in advanced…

Outside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £50 – £80/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 20 July 2026

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Contract FPGA Engineer (Outside IR35)
Cambridge – Onsite
Rate DOE
6 month duration (initial)

Active SC Clearance is required for this role, DV would be highly advantageous.

Our client, a specialist in advanced engineering and defence technologies, is seeking an FPGA contractor to support the development of next-generation hardware and software for secure communications and defence applications during a peak period of the project cycle. Working within a highly collaborative team of scientists and engineers, you'll help deliver innovative solutions and prototypes that address complex technical and cyber security challenges.

Requirements

FPGA firmware development experience (VHDL/Verilog, Vivado/Quartus).
Proven track record of designing and delivering FPGA solutions from concept to prototype.
Relevant degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline.Desirable experience:

DSP/system modelling (MATLAB/Simulink).
Embedded software (C/C++/Linux).
Electronics development, SDRs, radar, or communications applications.
Agile, creative, and comfortable working end-to-end on technical challenges.
Keen to express your interest, or find out more?
Option 1: Click the apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss your CV before submitting)
Option 2: Drop me a message on LinkedIn (Rachel Bush – SoCode Recruitment)

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