Engineering Manager - Electrical Systems

Awerian Ltd; Hartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer - Consultant to join their team in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The role involves full product lifecycle management for FPGA firmware, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to innovative tech solutions. Suitable candidates should have 3+ years of experience in FPGA development and a relevant degree. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 10%

Private medical insurance

25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Electric Vehicle leasing

On-site gym access

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in FPGA firmware development.
• Proven track record of design and implementation of technological solutions.
• Experience in developing DSP algorithms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product lifecycle for FPGA firmware development.
• Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions.
• Leverage rapid design and implementation approach.

Skills

FPGA firmware development

VHDL/Verilog

Digital Signal Processing

Embedded software development

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

Job description

Overview

FPGA Engineer - Consultant role at Awerian Ltd. Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom. Contract: Permanent. Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits.

Breakthrough technology is vital for strengthening the UK's Defence and Homeland Security. As an experienced Consultant at Awerian, you will be at the forefront of this innovation race to defend and protect the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats.

Job Description

Job Title: FPGA Engineer - Consultant

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Your work will have a real-world impact. You will get to explore pioneering concepts by collaborating with elite multi-disciplinary teams of highly educated and skilled scientists, engineers, and designers. You\'ll see ideas become a reality as you create prototypes through Awerian\'s rapid approach to design and implementation. It\'s a fantastically challenging, varied, and agile role.

As an FPGA Consultant, you will tackle diverse, real-world challenges from the ground up. Typically, this will involve going through the whole product life cycle: you\'ll capture, design, develop, document, test, and deliver through to prototype production. Awerian\'s wide variety of intriguing projects, from proof-of-concept through to working prototypes, provide both intellectual and practical challenges.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the full product lifecycle for FPGA firmware development, including design, documentation, testing, and delivery of prototypes. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement innovative solutions and prototypes that meet project requirements. Leverage Awerian\'s rapid design and implementation approach to bring concepts to reality.

Qualifications

You will ideally have 3+ years relevant experience in FPGA firmware development (VHDL/Verilog, using toolchains such as Vivado/Quartus), a proven track record of design and implementation of technological solutions, and a relevant degree. Experience in developing Digital Signal Processing algorithms is highly advantageous.

Desirable additional experience:

• DSP / system modelling in MATLAB / Simulink
• Electronics development
• Embedded software development (typically with C / C++ and Linux expertise)
• RADAR or communications applications
• Software Defined Radios (SDRs)

You will also have a track record of academic excellence, hold a relevant degree, and have proven technical capabilities including the design and development of technology solutions. Previous defence sector experience is an advantage.

Why Awerian?

Awerian is a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of ~45 scientists and engineers. You will work at our smart offices and laboratories based just outside of Cambridge. You will be encouraged to share and implement your ideas — there\'s no \'newbie\' status, and you\'ll benefit from our culture of freedom.

TTP Group is an employee-owned trust. With little hierarchy, there are no corporate hoops to jump through. This flat structure encourages mutual support, teamwork, and innovation. It also creates opportunities to develop skills in project leadership and client management to keep your professional development on track.

Awerian continues its rapid growth plan. You will be part of building on our track record and developing your career at the cutting edge of technology, supported by our team of experts. We value diversity and inclusivity and encourage applications from all individuals.

Additional Information

The Company And Benefits

Awerian are a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of ~45 scientists and engineers. We are part of TTP Group, an employee-owned trust, with attractive employee benefits including:

• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary +3% personal contribution
• Private medical insurance for you and your family and Life insurance
• 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Electric Vehicle leasing & Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to TTP Group social and sport clubs and an on-site gym
• Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and the theatre

You will need to be eligible for UK security clearance. Please note this role is not eligible for UKVI sponsorship visa scheme.

We review CVs on an ongoing basis and will arrange interviews promptly upon receiving suitable applications.

Equality and diversity are important to us. We encourage applications from all individuals and welcome diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Design Services