Job summary

FPGA Engineer

6 Month Contract

Remote

£75-£80 ph, Umbrella, inside IR35

SC required

Key skills required for this role

FPGA, Firmware, VDHL, Xilinx

Important

FPGA Engineer

Job description

Our client, a prestigious leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking three contract FPGA Engineers to contribute to their power converters and motors group in Rugeley, Staffordshire.
Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Our client pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower naval forces worldwide. With an extensive portfolio of capabilities, their innovations are utilised on naval fleets across allied navies around the globe.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, our client tirelessly pushes the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems providing Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, they are revolutionising naval missions execution.
Join them in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Key Responsibilities:

• FPGA Implementation including requirements capture, RTL coding and physical stages
• Definition of the conceptual structure and architecture of FPGA designs
• Writing and execution of test-bench code and other IV&V activities
• Adherence to safety-related standards and processes, contributing to their development and maintenance
• Model Based design techniques using MATLAB/Simulink modelling and simulation
• Requirements tracking, configuration control, incident reporting, and project documentation
• Lab support during hardware development stages
• Inter-team and intra-team communications, including reviewing

Skills and Experience:

• Degree or higher in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent
• Proven track record of FPGA/ASIC design
• Comprehensive knowledge of VHDL with practical experience in successful projects
• Experience in model based design using tools such as Matlab/Simulink is preferable
• Capability of working to formal FPGA/ASIC design processes is essential
• Broad knowledge of digital electronics and other areas of engineering (e.g. systems, analogue/power electronics, mechanical, motors, etc.)
• Good knowledge of best practice design lifecycle processes; gated design phases, design reviews
• Good in front of customers; willing and able to make presentations

The successful candidate will need to achieve relevant security vetting level required for the role.
Note: This role has been assessed as inside IR35.
If you possess the required skills and experience and are excited by the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking defence and security solutions, we encourage you to apply now.