FPGA Firmware Engineer

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*This role requires you to be based and eligible to work in the UK.*

This company is a global high-tech company and a leading player in Aerospace, Defence and Security. It is one of the biggest suppliers of defence and security equipment to the UK MOD operating from 7 main sites across the UK and employing over 7,500 highly skilled people.

What you’ll do as a Firmware Engineer:

• As a Firmware Engineer you will be responsible for;
• Hardware requirements capture and management.
• Concept development for complex functions and systems.
• FPGA design and analysis.
• Production of material for design reviews.
• Development of test planning, integration and design verification.
• Ensure that all firmware designs follow the company firmware process.

What they need from you:

• You will ideally have experience in the following areas;
• Experience using FPGA technologies from either Xilinx, Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel) and their tools.
• Experience in verification techniques using either VHDL or System Verilog / UVM.
• Experience in specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA Place and Route.
• Ability to analyse system-level requirements and derive detailed Firmware requirements.
• A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar.
• Experience in de-bugging firmware designs and supporting verification and integration at the hardware and system level alongside Software and Electronic Engineers.
• Experience in making technical decisions and mitigating technical risks for Firmware design activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different disciplines both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to work on own or as part of a team including engineers from other disciplines.
• Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado is an advantage, but not vital.
• Familiarity with Mentor Graphics FPGA development tools including HDL Designer and ModelSim / Questa is an advantage, but not vital.
• First or second degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (eg Physics).
• Personal attributes and values are just as important to them as technical ability so they are looking for engineers with a willingness to learn, progress and develop through their devoted technical career path. If you are passionate about what you do and can deliver a pragmatic approach to problem solving they would like to hear from you.

Benefits

With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both their employees and customers, a career has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to them
• Company-funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flex leave days per year
• Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: A scheme in place for all employees at the management level and below