Application Support Engineer - FPGA Tools in Stevenage

Energy Jobline ZR; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment platform is seeking an Application Support Engineer - FPGA Tools in Stevenage. This hybrid role involves managing FPGA toolsets and liaising between users and IT teams. The ideal candidate has proficiency in FPGA design tools like Xilinx Vivado and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive rate of £50 per hour on a 12-month contract with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Understanding of FPGA architecture and digital logic design.
• Proficiency in using key FPGA design tools for synthesis and simulation.
• Ability to debug FPGA designs and analyze hardware interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage software versioning and installation documentation for FPGA tools.
• Monitor FPGA tool license usage and develop action plans.
• Act as liaison for IT hardware and software issues related to FPGA.

Skills

FPGA Design Fundamentals

FPGA Development Tools

Problem-Solving Abilities

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Technical Documentation

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus Prime

Lattice Radiant

Job description

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Job Description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an Application Support Engineer - FPGA Tools subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be a hybrid position of 2-3 days in office, rest of the week remote. The role can also be worked on a 4‑day basis (Monday to Thursday).

Rate: £50 per hour

Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’

Location: Stevenage

Hybrid / Remote working: 2-3 days per week onsite and 2-3 days working from home.

Duration: 12 months with a very likely extension.

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Interview process: One stage video interview process.

Responsibilities

• Tool Maintenance & Version Management: Manage the software versioning schedule for all FPGA toolsets, generate comprehensive discovery and installation documentation, coordinate application upgrades through the company's certification, packaging, and acceptance testing processes, and perform regular application maintenance including installing updates, patches, and debugging procedures.
• License Management & Procurement: Monitor trends in FPGA tool license usage, develop action plans based on current and future demands, proactively propose license procurement and vendor remixes, and execute license demands through effective communication with tool vendors and adherence to company procurement processes.
• IT Hardware & Software Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between end‑users and the company's Information Management Teams/Software Vendors for all IT hardware and software issues related to FPGA tools, diagnose and resolve technical issues reported by users or identified through monitoring, specifically relating to FPGA development tools, hardware, and designs.
• Strategic Development & Roadmap Support: Contribute to the development of the IT Hardware and Software Roadmaps for FPGA tools, encompassing infrastructure, IT computing hardware, and applications, gather feedback from users to identify areas for improvement in FPGA tools and workflows, and relay this information to relevant stakeholders.
• User Support & Documentation: Provide expert advice and support to users on best practices for FPGA design, implementation, and debugging, and create and maintain comprehensive documentation, user guides, tutorials, and training materials to empower users in effectively utilizing FPGA technology.

Skillset / Experience Required

• Technical Expertise
  • FPGA Design Fundamentals: Understanding of FPGA architecture, digital logic design, and hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog).
  • FPGA Development Tools: Proficiency in using key FPGA design tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus Prime, or Lattice Radiant, including their functionalities for synthesis, place and route, timing analysis, and simulation.
  • Debugging Skills: Ability to debug FPGA designs using tools like ChipScope or SignalTap, and analyse hardware and software interactions.
  • General Technical Skills: Knowledge of operating systems, databases, programming, and networking concepts.
• Problem‑Solving & Communication
  • Problem‑Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to FPGA tools and infrastructure.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences, including end‑users, IT teams, and vendors.
• Customer Service Skills
  • Ability to provide helpful, patient, and effective support to users, even under pressure.
• Organizational & Process Knowledge
  • Technical Documentation: Proven ability to create and maintain clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documentation.

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