FPGA Engineer

FPGA Engineer
Onsite in Luton
12 months
£84.03 p/h Umbrella
All candidates must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer for a contract position. This role is pivotal in delivering highly complex digital systems designed to meet stringent future customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

As an FPGA Engineer, you will:

Work collaboratively with experts in the field to design and implement Firmware for advanced digital systems.
Utilise design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM.
Apply knowledge of FPGA architectures including Xilinx 7, Xilinx Ultra Scale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel).
Integrate fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD into designs.
Generate auto code using model-driven engineering with Matlab and Simulink tools.
Derive detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements.
Adopt a structured approach to firmware design, aligned with standards such as RTCA DO-254 or similar.

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM.
FPGA architectures like Xilinx 7, Xilinx Ultra Scale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel).
Fast interfaces, including PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD.
Model-driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools.
Deriving Firmware requirements and architecture from system specifications.
Applying cryptography and anti-tamper techniques.
Utilising artificial intelligence, machine learning, and genetic algorithms.
Employing electronics test methods and equipment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working cohesively in mixed discipline teams.
Holding an HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics; or equivalent practical experience