FPGA Lead Designer

Stevenage
3 weeks ago
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced leader to join a dynamic team and drive innovation as an FPGA Lead Designer.

This role leads a team of FPGA designers, guiding them through all phases of the FPGA design lifecycle while ensuring the delivery of complex and cutting-edge FPGA platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the FPGA Design team, driving collaboration and ensuring successful project delivery
• Design and implement complex FPGA architectures targeting Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices using VHDL, Simulink, and other design tools
• Verify FPGA designs using VHDL and System Verilog/UVM methodologies
• Generate low-level software (C) to support FPGA test and integration with embedded systems
• Oversee the creation of high-quality design documentation
• Facilitate the integration of FPGA solutions into wider multi-disciplinary systems

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven leadership experience in managing FPGA Design teams on complex projects
• Extensive experience in generating and verifying FPGA architectures and designs
• Proficiency with FPGA toolsets and verification tools (e.g., QuestaSim, ModelSim)
• Strong experience with low-level software development for FPGA testing and integration
• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline

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

• Company Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: Total contribution of up to 14% (employer and employee)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave (26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave)
• Subsidised site facilities and 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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