FPGA Designer

Eclectic Recruitment
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9 months ago
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced FPGA Designer to join a leading defence organisation and contribute to the development of complex and cutting-edge FPGA platforms.

This role performs all phases of the FPGA design lifecycle and reports to the Lead FPGA Design Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement advanced FPGA architectures across a variety of systems including signal processing and embedded applications
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver secure and reliable solutions
• Verify complex designs using VHDL and System Verilog/UVM methodologies
• Develop low-level software in C for testing and integration with embedded systems
• Ensure thorough documentation and compliance with design standards

The successful candidate will have:

• Proficiency in FPGA design and verification (VHDL, Simulink, UVM, etc.)
• Experience with toolsets such as QuestaSim, ModelSim, and vendor-specific platforms
• A strong understanding of embedded systems and digital hardware integration
• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:

• Bonus scheme (based on company performance)
• Annual pay reviews and promotion reviews (based on personal performance)
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• Flexi-Leave (of up to 15 days)
• Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)
• Subsidised site facilities and restaurants
• Free parking
• Excellent career progression and training / career development opportunities

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!

Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions

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