FPGA Design Engineer

Stevenage
3 months ago
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Job Title: FPGA Design Engineer

Location: Stevenage

Pay Rate: Market Rate Competitive Inside IR35

Contract Length: 6 Months

Key Skills: FPGA, VHDL, MATLAB / Simulink, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Defence,

Join Our Team as a FPGA Engineer and Drive Electronic Engineering to New Heights!

Are you a meticulous FPGA Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Stevenage and be a key driver of engineering excellence.

About Us:

As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented FPGA Engineer to contribute to our continued success.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a FPGA Design Engineer?

Developing complex FPGA architectures and design implementations using VHDL, Simulink, targeting Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices.
Verifying FPGA implementations using VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM test-bench methodologies.
Utilizing FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools such as QuestaSim and ModelSim.
Writing low-level software in C to support FPGA testing and integration with broader embedded systems.
Configuring and documenting designs to a high professional standard.
Collaborating as part of a multidiscipline team to deliver complex FPGA-based projects.

What are we looking for in our next FPGA Design Engineer?

Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience in FPGA development.
Strong VHDL language and design skills.
Proven verification skills using VHDL and SystemVerilog methodologies.
Demonstrable experience designing for Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi FPGAs.
Experience in professionally configuring and documenting designs.
Experience working in large, multidiscipline teams.My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next FPGA Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

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