FPGA Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Programmable Hardware Engineers to join their innovative team. This role involves specifying, designing, and debugging FPGA solutions for critical engineering programs in the UK's national infrastructure. Ideal candidates will possess strong VHDL coding skills and a solid understanding of FPGA design principles. You will collaborate closely with clients and contribute to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values flexibility and professional growth, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Happy To Talk Flexible Working

25 days' holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Bonus scheme linked to company performance

Paid membership fees to a professional institution

Support in attaining professional membership

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of FPGA concepts and hardware design.
• Proficiency in VHDL design toolsets and verification suites.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, implement and debug FPGA solutions for engineering programmes.
• Deliver tasks to time, cost, and quality expectations.

Skills

VHDL coding

FPGA design

Communication skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Tools

Git

SVN

tcl

Python

Job description

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Salary Range: £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience

Office locations considered - Burton, Bristol or Glasgow.

Closing date is 28th March 2025 however we encourage early applications.

Frazer-Nash Consultancy have an established capability in the design and verification of FPGAs within nuclear control systems. We continue to grow and develop, and aspire to be a foremost FPGA consultancy.

We have an immediate requirement for Programmable Hardware Engineers of all levels to specify, design, implement and debug solutions to some of the UK’s most important engineering programmes.

Experienced candidates will have solid relevant experience, including demonstrable experience of VHDL coding and designing FPGAs from system level requirements. You will have an important role in a team delivering some of our largest programmes of work in conjunction with our clients in the UK’s national infrastructure and national security. You will have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team, often alongside the client. You will deliver tasks to time, cost and quality expectations and you will assist to develop future business.

The suitable applicant will meet the following minimum requirements:

·A thorough understanding of FPGA concepts and hardware design.

·Proficiency in VHDL design toolsets and verification suites.

·Experience of developing complex FPGA architectures and design solutions.

·Requirements capture and development

·Conduct FPGA synthesis, place and route, and timing closure to meet performance targets.

·Developing supporting software to maximise the efficiency of the FPGA design lifecycle, e.g. test scripts.

· Troubleshoot and debug FPGA designs, identifying and resolving issues in a demanding environment.

It will be beneficial if you meet any or all the following additional requirements:

·Experience with version control e.g. Git/SVN

·Experience with tool chain scripting e.g. tcl/python

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and will be required to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

We provide our people with a comprehensive benefits package that comprises:

Happy To Talk Flexible Working

25 days' holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Bonus scheme linked into company performance

Paid membership fees to a professional institution

Support in attaining professional membership