FPGA Designer

MBDA UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 21% company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Flexible working: Part-time / JobShare

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking an experienced FPGA Designer to contribute to complex FPGA platforms across signal processing and embedded systems. The role involves the full design life cycle from inception to validated designs, working in a hybrid office environment in Stevenage.

You will work with VHDL, SystemVerilog, and tools from Xilinx/Intel/Microsemi, verify with QuestaSim/ModelSim, and develop embedded C for test and integration. DV security checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience generating complex FPGA architectures and designs using VHDL/Simulink, targeting Xilinx/Intel/Microsemi devices.
• Verification experience with VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM test benches.
• Proficiency with FPGA design tools and Mentor verification tools (QuestaSim & ModelSim).
• Strong C programming for FPGA test and embedded integration.
• Ability to document designs to a high professional standard.
• Security clearance may be required (DV).

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the FPGA design life cycle from inception to validated design.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to push the use of latest technologies.
• Apply design practices that leverage top FPGA vendor tools and methodologies.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation and configuration records.
• Support security clearance processes if required.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL

SystemVerilog/UVM

Embedded C

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering

Tools

QuestaSim

ModelSim

Xilinx devices

Intel devices

Microsemi devices

Job description

Are you an experienced FPGA Designer who enjoys contributing to the development of complex FPGA platforms? Look no further! Join our ambitious team at MBDA and be part of a company that is at the forefront of innovation.

Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 days a week in the office

What we can offer:

• Company bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements, with possible Part-time / Job Share
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.
• Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The Opportunity:

Our FPGA Design team is rapidly growing! We are seeking a number of 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 will offer you a great opportunity to strongly influence the design, push the use of latest technologies and interact with the wider multidiscipline design teams; whilst also leveraging the latest tools and technologies provided by top FPGA vendors.

What we're looking for from you:

• 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.
• Ability to verify 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.
• Please note: Some of our roles require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may be required to undertake DV (Developed Vetting) in order to successfully deliver the role.

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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What we do matters. Because defence matters.

Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.