FPGA Electronics Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Outsource UK
£85 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Cowes, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The FPGA Electronics Engineer role at BAE Systems in Cowes involves taking a senior technical lead in the development of advanced radar systems. The position requires expertise in digital hardware design throughout the engineering lifecycle, including acting as a Design Authority and mentoring engineers. The role demands strong experience in FPGA development and complex PCB design, along with the ability to provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and design digital sub-systems, including FPGA-based solutions
- Lead VHDL design, simulation, test and integration activities
- Support overall radar system design and produce technical documentation
- Oversee verification and design assurance activities
- Contribute to system timing, BITE strategy and integration
Key Skills:
- Degree in Electronic Engineering (or related discipline)
- Strong experience in digital design, including FPGA development and complex PCB design
- Experience across the full design lifecycle and system integration
- Confident providing technical leadership and guidance
Salary (Rate): £84.55/hr
City: Cowes
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
FPGA Electronics Engineer
Client: BAE Systems
Location: Cowes
Duration: 6 months initially
Working Arrangements: 3 – 4 days per week on site, will need to be able to travel to Cowes, some work at Broad Oak may be possible
Hourly Rate: £62.58 PAYE or £84.55 Umbrella
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Digital Electronics Engineer to take a senior technical lead role in the development of advanced radar systems.
The Role
This is a key technical position responsible for the electronic aspects of digital hardware design across the full engineering lifecycle — from requirements definition through to integration, verification and customer acceptance. You will act as a Design Authority for digital hardware, providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and ensuring a consistent approach across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and design digital sub-systems, including FPGA-based solutions
- Lead VHDL design, simulation, test and integration activities
- Support overall radar system design and produce technical documentation
- Oversee verification and design assurance activities
- Contribute to system timing, BITE strategy and integration
About You
Degree in Electronic Engineering (or related discipline)
Strong experience in digital design, including FPGA development and complex PCB design
Experience across the full design lifecycle and system integration
Confident providing technical leadership and guidance