Job Title: Principal FPGA Design Engineer (Contract)Location: UK (Hybrid - with occasional on-site requirements)Salary: TBDShift Type: Day Shift, Monday to FridayBenefits: Long-term programme, high-impact technical role, opportunity to influence system architecture, flexible working where project permitsThe OpportunityWe are supporting a high-technology systems manufacturer operating in regulated and mission-critical environments, seeking an experienced Principal FPGA Design Engineer (Contract) to lead complex FPGA developments across multiple programmes.This is a senior, hands-on technical role focused on translating top-level system requirements into robust FPGA architectures, delivering verified designs to hardware, and providing technical leadership across firmware teams.Key Responsibilities Decompose system and product requirements into FPGA architectures and detailed design specificationsLead FPGA developments from concept through to verified hardware implementationDesign, implement and debug complex VHDL-based FPGA solutionsDevelop test benches, vectors and verification strategiesPerform system-level design and documentation to support downstream implementationTake ownership of multiple work packages, including scope, estimates and delivery trackingSupport firmware releases, configuration control and technical documentationProvide technical mentoring, design reviews and guidance to other engineersAct as technical liaison with internal stakeholders, suppliers and ..... full job details .....