London-based · Available for contract
Contract FPGA &
hardware engineering
I'm Arthur — a hardware and software engineer with 14+ years of industry experience. I take on short, high-impact contracts in FPGA, ASIC, PCB design, and embedded software. No agency, no overhead — just the work.
About
A one-person practice with senior-level depth
I run ACELG LTD as a sole contractor, which means when you engage with me, you get me — not a junior engineer working under someone else's name. I've spent my career in demanding hardware roles across digital design, signal integrity, and embedded systems, and I bring that full depth to every project I take on.
I work best on focused, well-defined engagements: a bringup that needs a senior pair of hands, a design that needs a second opinion, or a project that needs to move fast and get done right. I'm comfortable picking up mid-stream where someone else left off, and I'm used to working in small teams or independently.
Based in Clerkenwell, London. I work remotely by default, but I'm happy to come on-site where it makes sense.
Capabilities
What I work on
FPGA Design
RTL design, verification, timing closure, and debugging on Xilinx and Intel platforms. From architecture to bitstream to firmware.
ASIC & Digital Design
RTL development and verification for ASIC flows. Synthesis, verification, and pre-tapeout support.
PCB Design
High-speed PCB design from schematic capture through layout, signal integrity analysis, and manufacturing handoff.
Embedded Software
Low-level C firmware, device drivers, and hardware abstraction layers for custom silicon and FPGA-based systems.
Python & Tooling
Scripting, test automation, data processing pipelines, and custom tooling to support hardware development.
Technical Leadership
Project and team management for hardware programmes. I've led engineering teams and can provide senior oversight on complex deliverables.
Have a project that needs a senior hardware engineer?
Contact me