FPGA Design Engineer

Stevenage
2 weeks ago
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On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit an FPGA Design Engineer on an initial 6 - month contract. As the FPGA Design Engineer, you will support the development of our growing portfolio of complex FPGA projects. The current portfolio ranges from advanced signal processing systems (Image\Radio), core embedded processing systems, through to safety & security critical systems.

Role: FPGA Design Engineer
Pay: DOE via Umbrella
Location: Stevenage
Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 months Contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: SC Required to start

Responsibilities:

Generating complex FPGA architectures and design implementations (VHDL, Simulink etc), targeting Xilinx, Intel, Microsemi devices.
Verifying complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog\UVM test-bench methodologies.
Using FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools (QuestaSim & ModelSim).
Generating low-level software (C) to facilitate FPGA test and integration with the wider embedded system.
Configuring and Documenting designs to a high professional standard.
Working as part of a multidiscipline team to deliver complex FPGA based projects.Essential Skills:

Ideally we are looking for candidates that are degree qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience in FPGA development.
Competent VHDL Language and Design Skills.
Competent Verification Skills using VHDL and SystemVerilog methodologies
A deep proven level of experience designing for Xilinx, Intel or Microsemi FPGAs
Experience of professionally configuring and documenting designs
Experience of working as part of a large multidiscipline team
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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