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Contract Opportunity - Senior Electronics Engineer Rochdale (hybrid working) Rate negotiable (Umbrella, inside IR35) Must be eligible for SC security clearance, can start on BPSS We are supporting a leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Rochdale as they seek to bring in Principal Electronics Engineer on a contract basis. The company specialises in advanced electronics and power solutions for the aerospace, defence, land and maritime sectors, delivering high-reliability systems for some of the world's most demanding environments. The Role As a Senior/Principal Electronics Engineer, you will take technical ownership of complex power conversion and power management product development. You'll lead design activities, create high-quality documentation, develop simulations, and support qualification testing - ensuring that products meet strict aerospace and defence standards. You'll also mentor junior engineers and contribute to growing new business opportunities in collaboration with engineering leadership. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of power conversion and power management technologies. Act as technical authority for allocated projects. Mentor and support junior engineering staff. Review customer specifications and develop conceptual designs. Identify and integrate new technologies to enhance product capability. Determine optimal power converter topologies and ensure compliance with electrical/EMI requirements. Produce and review electrical design proposals, schematics and PCB layouts (Altium). Develop mathematical models and simulations for power converters and generate detailed reports. Prepare and present design reviews and engineering data packs. Support component sourcing and engagement with suppliers. Create test plans and lead design assurance and qualification testing. Analyse test results and lead investigations into product failures (including FMEA/FMECA). Build strong working relationships across internal teams, suppliers and partners. Maintain adherence to safety, quality, regulatory and engineering standards. Core Experience & Skills Strong experience in power converter and/or power management design. Familiarity with multiple power topologies (100W-10kW), e.g.: DC/DC, AC/DC, AC/AC, DC/AC, 3-phase motor control inverters. Schematic capture & PCB design skills (Altium preferred). Sound understanding of EMC best practice. Experience in aerospace, defence or automotive environments. Knowledge of relevant industry standards such as: MIL-STD-704F, DO-160G, BS 3G100, MIL-STD-810G. Experience across the full engineering product lifecycle. Strong technical documentation and communication skills. Eligibility for security clearance. Desirable Skills Experience with DOORS requirements capture. VHDL (top-level) capability. Familiarity with DO-254 and other defence/military standards. Experience with safety-critical software, FPGA programming or grant-funded R&D projects. Interested? If you're a seasoned Electronics or Power Electronics Engineer seeking your next contract and want to work on advanced, high-reliability systems in a respected engineering environment, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for further details.

Digital Design Engineer 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering circa 70ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in high-speed digital design? Do you have experience with MPSoC FPGA, DDR, Flash memory, or similar? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Digital Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Collaborate with technical leads and cross-functional teams to define and refine hardware specifications Lead the design and development of complex, high-speed digital electronics, with a focus on MPSoC FPGA, DDR/Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnects Conduct signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis to ensure robust hardware performance Develop board-level test and debug strategies using VHDL, C/C++, or Python Apply digital signal processing (DSP) principles for hardware integration in radar and sensor systems Document designs to a high technical standard and support system-level design reviews throughout the development lifecycle Required Skills & Experience: Proven expertise in high-speed digital electronics design and FPGA integration Experience with SI/PI analysis and debugging complex board-level issues Proficiency in hardware description and programming languages (VHDL, C/C++, Python) Strong knowledge of DSP concepts and familiarity with signal processing applications If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Digital Design Engineer 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering circa 70ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

FPGA Design Engineer We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design and Verification Engineer to join a dynamic team working on a diverse portfolio of complex FPGA projects, including advanced signal processing, embedded systems, and safety-critical applications. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement FPGA architectures using VHDL, Simulink, targeting Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi devices. Verify FPGA designs using VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM methodologies. Utilize FPGA toolsets and Mentor verification tools (QuestaSim, ModelSim). Develop low-level C software for FPGA testing and integration. Produce high-quality documentation and configuration. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver complex projects. Required Skills & Experience: Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. 4+ years of FPGA development experience. Strong VHDL design and verification skills. Proficiency with SystemVerilog and UVM. Hands-on experience with Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi FPGAs. Ability to work effectively in large, cross-functional teams. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

PCB Designer Broad Oak Based (Mainly remote) 69.65 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Broad Oak. Knowledge: Proficient experience of Cadence Allegro toolset (essential) PCB design techniques for large, complex, multi-layer, multi-substrate, PCBs. Designing for controlled impedance, high speed digital, RF, mixed signal, high current, and large FPGA technologies. Experience of blind, buried, and filled via techniques. Experience of flexible PCB and interconnecting assemblies. Skills: Ability to work with complex mechanical profiles to accommodate enclosure, structural, thermal, and screening requirements. Ability to work to ISO9001 and IPC-610 standards. Must understand detailed technical instructions and be able to communicate complex technical information to others. For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

Job Title: SC Cleared FPGA Development Engineer Duration: 6 months with possible extension Location: Hybrid/Malvern Rate: Up to 600 per day based on experience and via an approved umbrella company Role Description Join a team of talented Engineers developing FPGA solutions across a range of technology areas including Radio Frequency/Optical communications, RADAR/Electronic Warfare, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, and Cyber/Crypto-Security with projects spanning all levels of technical maturity from proof-of-concept demonstrators to full production systems. Key responsibilities Take ownership of the development and delivery of complex FPGA designs. This will include, reporting, requirements capture, architectural and detailed design, implementation, verification and validation. Essential Experience A proven track record developing complex FPGA based systems, including design, implementation, verification and validation. Ability to collaborate with domain experts to develop a conceptual solution (typically captured as a system model), and translate it into an efficient FPGA implementation. Ability to specify and configure System on Chip (Soc) designs, work with soft and hard core CPUs (e.g. Zynq, Microblaze, ARM, RISC-V etc), develop and integrate peripherals, work with standard buses and interconnect (e.g. AXI, AHB wishbone etc) and specify software interfaces. Desirable skills/experience VHDL/Verilog/System Verilog MPSoC/RFSoC or equivalent Embedded Linux e.g. Yocto/Peta Verification frameworks e.g UVM/OSVVM Embedded software development in C, C++ or similar Digital Signal Processing System modelling e.g. Matlab/Python/Numpy/Scipy Agile/Scrum Configuration control, Continuous Integration and Continuous Development etc Domain expertise in a relevant technology area Technical/Team leadership If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience

Our client, a prominent player in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer to join their team in Stevenage on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement FPGA solutions for various defence and security applications Perform FPGA verification to ensure functionality and performance Utilise VHDL for coding and designing FPGA architectures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate FPGA solutions into broader systems Conduct testing and debugging to resolve any hardware or software issues in FPGA designs Contribute to technical documentation and reporting Job Requirements: Experience in FPGA design and verification Proficient in VHDL language Background in the defence, automotive, space, or design consultancy sectors preferred Ability to work fully on-site in Stevenage Security Clearance (SC) must be obtained before starting Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Effective communication and teamwork abilities Additional Information: Contract duration: 6 months, with the possibility of extension Full-time work pattern, fully on-site One-stage phone screen interview process If you have a strong background in FPGA design and a passion for working within the defence sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's innovative team in Stevenage.

FPGA Design Engineer 6-month contract Based in Stevenage Offering circa 80ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using FPGA? Are you an experienced design engineer? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the FPGA Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role. What you will be involved in: You will be involved in the design, development, and proving of key products throughout the product lifecycle from concept to in-service support. Architecture and Requirement definition. Working with hardware and system engineers to define the FPGA needs. Design implementation and test. Prepare and efficiently maintain design and test documentation. Integration support. Working with systems, software, and hardware engineers to ensure product performance. It only works when it works together. Skillset/experience required: Competent VHDL skills. Competent verification skills where SystemVerilog would be an advantage, but not mandated. Candidates will need to demonstrate a proven track record of designing for Xilinx, Intel or Microsemi devices and mastery of associated tool chains. An agile team player with good verbal and written communication skills capable of operating in a multi-disciplinary team Candidates will have completed a significant number of complex FPGA designs using Xilinx, and/or Altera FPGA devices (including SoC configurations using Power PC or ARM cores) and have knowledge of the trends in FPGA design and technology. A thorough understanding of the use of design tools such as Xilinx EDK, Xilinx ISE, Xilinx XST, Vivado, Mentor Graphics HDL Designer, Precision Synthesis, and ModelSim is also a Requirement. If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! FPGA Design Engineer 6-month contract Based in Stevenage Offering circa 80ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Join the Team That's Shaping the Future of Radar Technology! Are you excited by the idea of transforming complex signals into game-changing insights? Do you thrive in the world where cutting-edge algorithms meet advanced engineering? This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact role at the forefront of next-generation radar innovation. We're searching for a passionate Radar Systems Analyst & Designer to join an elite R&D environment, where your ideas won't just be heard-they'll help define the future of sensing technology. What You'll Do In this role, you'll be a key force behind the analysis, design, and evolution of advanced radar systems. You'll work across the full innovation lifecycle-from blue-sky concepts to real-world trials-collaborating with brilliant minds and industry specialists. Your mission: Create sophisticated mathematical models of radar systems and sub-systems using tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and Mathcad. Develop groundbreaking radar system concepts and digital signal processing algorithms. Translate complex analyses into high-quality design data that guides hardware and software development. Validate hardware and software, ensuring real-world performance meets exacting standards. Produce detailed technical specifications that drive the development of next-generation equipment. Dive deep into radar performance, including data from live trials, and deliver clear reports to both internal teams and external partners. Collaborate with international suppliers to ensure every component meets world-class performance criteria. Present your cutting-edge work to customers and technical audiences. Lead major contributions to new radar system architectures and capabilities. Travel across the UK and abroad, sometimes at short notice, to support trials, collaboration, and customer engagement. If you're driven by innovation, exploration, and real engineering impact, you'll thrive here. What You Bring (Essential) A Bachelor's or Master's degree from a reputable university. Strong experience in MATLAB and digital signal processing. Knowledge of radar, or related fields such as sonar, communications, or image processing. A proven ability to deliver high-quality design and analysis on time and within budget. Self-motivation, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bonus skills (Desirable) Expertise in any of the following will make you stand out: Pulse Compression, Doppler Filtering, CFAR, Detection Radar video, image processing, tracking, or plot extraction Phased array radar technologies Embedded software, Linux, FPGA development RF systems, antennas, radar electronics Systems engineering or a research-driven background (papers, patents, academic experience) Hands-on experience in hardware testing and debugging Familiarity with git, JIRA, or similar tools Additional programming languages (Python, C/C++, etc.) Why This Role Is Exceptional You won't just be another engineer, you'll be a key contributor to transformative radar technology with real-world impact. This is a place where innovation moves fast, curiosity is rewarded, and every day brings new technical challenges worth solving. If you're ready to push boundaries and elevate your career in advanced sensing systems, Apply now, and help build the radar systems of tomorrow.

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Harlow. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be eligible for SC Clearance. Full time onsite in Harlow, Essex. Inside IR35, competitive market rates. 12-month contract. Responsibilities The successful applicant will support the Team across various programmes and will involve the following main duties within the product development: Develop requirements to ensure compliance to the relevant standards. Create and manage architectures for Digital Electronics and firmware (mainly FPGAs) Understand, decompose and verify Design requirements Create FPGA design using VHDL and embedded C Define and perform unit level and sub system level testing for embedded firmware Create design documents (HW +Firmware) Create Test Documents Create Firmware Simulation Test Reports Create Timing and Power Analysis Reports Work alongside our embedded system, software and other electronic design engineers Perform technical reviews of the documents and release Skills and experience Experience creating top level Design architectures Experience testing and verifying requirements Experience in working with DSP, Micro, Memory devices, ADCs, DACs, Power supply Experience working with FPGAs and SoC technologies Ability to understand VHDL code Able to present technical information clearly and concisely to others An openness to learn and try new techniques Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment - working independently or with others to overcome obstacles Capable of analysing and reporting on technical data Desirable: Experience using the Vivado and Vitis design tools, or equivalent Experience working with the Xilinx chip family Experience delivering embedded firmware as part of a product Knowledge of Embedded C Experience creating embedded system architectures Familiarity with the application of a systems engineering approach across the design and development lifecycle Knowledge of defence engineering / airborne standards Working with Model Based System Engineering tools such as Matlab/Simulink

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal FPGA Engineer on a contract basis. This dynamic role involves leading FPGA developments from preliminary specifications to verified design running on target hardware. The Principal FPGA Design Engineer is tasked with providing expert knowledge in electronic design, testing, and certification of systems based around advanced FPGAs while coaching and guiding other Design Engineers. Key Responsibilities: Utilising good engineering practice to produce Firmware for innovative and profitable products and solutions. Supporting and enhancing existing Firmware as per business and commercial needs. Defining requirements, designing, documenting, implementing, testing, and verifying solutions. Designing, implementing, and debugging VHDL based FPGA hardware. Developing test benches and vectors to verify VHDL based FPGA. Writing technical documentation including requirements specifications, test specifications, and functional descriptions. Taking responsibility for multiple projects, including scoping tasks, defining resources, estimating time scales, and monitoring project progress. Using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, and signal generators to test hardware and verify its operation. Mentoring junior team members and providing constructive feedback. Conducting design reviews of FPGA design and VHDL implementation. Providing in-house training on FPGA design, techniques, and tools. Occasional travel within the UK as required. Job Requirements: Experience working on systems containing multiple FPGAs. Proven ability to analyse system requirements and decompose them into suitable implementations. Track record of producing designs on time and within budget. Good written and verbal communication skills in English. Experience working on Radar or related DSP applications. 10 or more years' experience working on FPGA designs. If you possess significant experience with FPGA designs and seek an engaging contract role within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and forward-thinking team.

Job Title: FPGA Design Engineer Location: Stevenage Pay Rate: Market Rate Competitive Inside IR35 Contract Length: 6 Months Key Skills: FPGA, VHDL, MATLAB / Simulink, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Defence, Join Our Team as a FPGA Engineer and Drive Electronic Engineering to New Heights! Are you a meticulous FPGA Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Stevenage and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented FPGA Engineer to contribute to our continued success. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a FPGA Design Engineer ? Developing complex FPGA architectures and design implementations using VHDL, Simulink, targeting Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices. Verifying FPGA implementations using VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM test-bench methodologies. Utilizing FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools such as QuestaSim and ModelSim. Writing low-level software in C to support FPGA testing and integration with broader embedded systems. Configuring and documenting designs to a high professional standard. Collaborating as part of a multidiscipline team to deliver complex FPGA-based projects. What are we looking for in our next FPGA Design Engineer ? Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience in FPGA development. Strong VHDL language and design skills. Proven verification skills using VHDL and SystemVerilog methodologies. Demonstrable experience designing for Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi FPGAs. Experience in professionally configuring and documenting designs. Experience working in large, multidiscipline teams. My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next FPGA Engineer, this is the opportunity for you! PLEASE NOTE Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.