FPGA Engineer

FPGA Verification Engineer

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. The client pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push 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, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Job Description

Our Defence client have a requirement for 2 Contractor FPGA Engineers in the power converters and motors group.

Reporting to the Head of Power and working closely with 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.

Specific responsibilities for the FPGA Engineer role will reflect 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. 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:

FPGA Implementation including requirements capture, RTL coding and physical stages

Definition of the conceptual structure and architecture of FPGA designs

Writing and execution of test-bench 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

Skills and Experience:

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