FPGA Engineer

Upper Longdon
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FPGA Engineer

This company are pioneers in delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, they are pushing the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, they are revolutionising the way naval missions are executed.

These expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Flexible Working:

This company support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

The Rugeley site embraces flexibility by offering adaptable start and finish times, empowering you to find the perfect balance between your professional and personal commitments.

Job Description:

This company, located in Staffordshire have a requirement for an FPGA Engineer in the Power Converters and Motors team.

They are open to considering candidates with varying levels of FPGA experience, ranging from Graduate or Entry level Engineers to those operating at a more Senior level.

Reporting to the FPGA Lead, you will join their established multi-Engineer project team that is challenged with the task of delivering robust and cost-effective designs for real time power and motor control applications.

You will work within an FPGA focused team environment where co-operation, innovation and thoroughness are essential to develop FPGAs that successfully meet project objectives.

Training and development opportunities for career progression are available with this role.

Specific responsibilities for the FPGA Engineer role will depend upon your skill set and level of seniority.

Typically, you will be responsible for a wide range of FPGA activities covering all stages of the development lifecycle; from requirements through to implementation, verification and validation of programmed devices.

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment.

We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Key responsibilities include:

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
Adherence to safety related standards and processes and 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

Experience required includes some of the following:

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 of 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 process; 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 status required for the role. Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Relocation Support is offered for those needed to move to the area

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