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FPGA Electronics Engineer

Hybrid

Cowes, United kingdom

£ 84 /hour

Freelance

03-03-2026

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Skills

Leadership Test VHDL

Job Specifications

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

About the Company

Outsource UK is one of the country’s largest and most successful independent specialist recruitment agencies, established over 30 years ago. We're a technical recruitment agency that focuses on pioneering a new era of STEM recruitment that tackles talent shortages. We work with our customers to deliver goals - excelling in candidate sourcing and inclusive talent acquisition. Whether you're looking for a new talent match or considering sourcing the right candidates to fill open roles, we can help. We'll power your business w... Know more