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Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) Engineer

Location: Stafford (REMOTE)

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An opportunity has arisen for an FPGA Engineer to join the power converters and motors group. They are considering candidates with varying levels of FPGA experience, ranging from Graduate to Senior level. The responsibilities associated with the FPGA Engineer position will vary based on this. Generally, you will oversee a broad spectrum of FPGA tasks encompassing all phases of the development cycle, including requirements gathering, implementation, verification, and validation of programmed devices.

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 testbench code and other IV&V activities.

  • Adhering to safety guidelines.

  • 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.

    Required Experience (dependent on level of seniority):

  • Electrical/Electronic engineering degree or equivalent.

  • Track record of FPGA/ASIC design.

  • Knowledge of CHDL with practical experience in successful projects.

  • Experience of model-based design using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink (desirable).

  • Capability of working to formal FPGA/ASIC design processes.

  • Knowledge of digital electronics and other areas of engineering.

  • Knowledge of best practice design lifecycle process.

  • Customer orientated.

    Working model

  • Hybrid for the first 2-3 months, then optional to work remotely full time.

    Benefits:

  • Annual Bonus

  • Competitive Pension Scheme

  • Competitive Salary

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