FPGA Designer

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to 21%

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the UK is seeking an experienced FPGA Designer to join their rapidly growing team. You will work on advanced signal processing systems and all phases of the FPGA design life cycle. The role requires strong skills in generating and verifying FPGA architectures and implementing low-level software for integration. This position offers a dynamic hybrid working arrangement along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in generating complex FPGA architectures.
• Experience in verifying FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog.
• Proficiency in using FPGA design toolsets.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate complex FPGA designs.
• Interact with multidisciplinary teams and push use of latest technologies.
• Document designs to a high professional standard.

Skills

Generating complex FPGA architectures

Verifying complex FPGA implementations

Proficiency in FPGA design toolsets

Strong skills in generating low-level software (C)

Ability to configure and document designs

Education

Degree level education or equivalent qualification

Tools

VHDL

Simulink

QuestaSim

ModelSim

Job description

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Job Title

FPGA Designer

Salary

Up to circa £75,000 depending on experience

Locations

Stevenage, Bristol and Bolton (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Working Arrangement

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification.

This could be less depending upon project requirements. We are also open to compressed hours or part-time working.

Security Clearance

British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after offer. DV may be required for some roles.

Benefits

• Company bonus: up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution up to 14%
• Flexible working: flexible arrangements available
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave, fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more

The Opportunity

Our FPGA Design team is rapidly growing! We are seeking talented FPGA Design Engineers to work on a wide range of projects, including advanced signal processing systems (Image / Radio), core embedded processing systems, and safety and security critical systems.

Your role will involve all phases of the FPGA design life cycle, from requirement inception through to a validated design. This offers the opportunity to influence design, push use of latest technologies, and interact with wider multidisciplinary teams while leveraging latest tools and technologies from top FPGA vendors.

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you are educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) with experience in the majority of the following areas:

• Generating complex FPGA architectures and design implementations using VHDL, Simulink, etc., targeting Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices.
• Verifying complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog/UVM test-bench methodologies.
• Proficiency in FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools (QuestaSim & ModelSim).
• Strong skills in generating low-level software (C) for FPGA test and integration with embedded systems.
• Ability to configure and document designs to a high professional standard.

Funding & Sponsorship

Some roles may require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may need to undertake DV (Developed Vetting) to deliver the role.

About MBDA

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We partner with governments to defend freedom and support armed forces. We are proud of employee-led networks including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more. We encourage individuals to request support or adjustments during recruitment.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing