Firmware/FPGA Developer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Firmware/FPGA Developer to join a team developing innovative Electro-Optical Seekers & Sensors. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in firmware design for high-speed video manipulation and a proven track record in dynamic environments. Responsibilities include supporting complex weapon programmes and engaging with various partners. This role is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to impact cutting-edge technology in the field.

Qualifications

• Firmware design and development for high-speed video manipulation.
• Experience in dynamic working environment with on-time delivery.
• Able to engage with a broad range of partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA firmware solutions for EO Seekers & Sensors.
• Support complex weapon programmes through innovative R&D activities.

Skills

Firmware design and development

VHDL

USB

HDMI

Test-bench development

Configuration Management principles

Job description

Job Title:

Firmware/FPGA Developer

Overview of department:

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our client's Electro-Optical (EO) Seekers & Sensors Department as a FPGA Engineer. We are responsible for supporting complex weapon programmes through the provision of specialist Electro-Optical support. Depending on the programme this will vary from specification and assessment through to delivery and support. We also lead and conduct industry-leading innovative R&D activities to support future emerging programmes.

Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will join our team developing ground-breaking EO Seekers & Sensors for our complex weapons. You will be responsible for the development of FPGA firmware solutions to support a number of products.

Skillset/experience required:

Essential

• Firmware design and development for Xilinx-SPF-Fibre video transceiver and implementation of high speed, synchronised video manipulation; VHDL, USB, HDMI, Taxi, Test-bench development
• Understanding and experience of Configuration Management principles
• Have a consistent track record of on time delivery particularly in a dynamic working environment.
• Able to engage with a broad range of partners and forge strategic technical relationships.
• Be adaptable, self-starting and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Systems engineering; consulting with internal customers and stakeholder to elicit and capture system requirements, completing design decomposition, firmware subsystem and other software/mechanical/functional subsystem specifications.