FPGA Engineer

Matchtech; Caddington; On-site; GBP 163,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an FPGA Engineer for an onsite 12-month contract in Luton to deliver complex firmware for advanced digital systems. You will use Xilinx technologies and HDL languages to meet stringent customer requirements.

You'll apply model-driven engineering with Matlab/Simulink, derive firmware requirements from system specs, and implement interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD while adhering to standards like DO-254. SC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM.
• Familiarity with FPGA architectures like Xilinx 7, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel).
• Experience with fast interfaces, including PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD.
• Experience with model-driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools.
• Experience deriving Firmware requirements and architecture from system specifications.
• Applying cryptography and anti-tamper techniques.
• Utilising artificial intelligence, machine learning, and genetic algorithms.
• Employing electronics test methods and equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working cohesively in mixed discipline teams.
• Holding an HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics; or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement firmware for advanced digital systems.
• Utilise Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM in development.
• Work with FPGA architectures including Xilinx 7, UltraScale, Intel/Altera, or Microsemi/Actel.
• Integrate PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD interfaces into designs.
• Generate auto code using model-driven engineering with Matlab/Simulink.
• Derive firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements.
• Follow standards like RTCA DO-254 in firmware design.

Skills

Firmware design

FPGA development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Security knowledge

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

Xilinx

TCL

Verilog

SystemVerilog

UVM

Job description

FPGA Engineer

Onsite in Luton

12 months

£84.03 p/h Umbrella

All candidates must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer for a contract position. This role is pivotal in delivering highly complex digital systems designed to meet stringent future customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with experts in the field to design and implement Firmware for advanced digital systems.
• Utilise design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM.
• Apply knowledge of FPGA architectures including Xilinx 7, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel).
• Integrate fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD into designs.
• Generate auto code using model-driven engineering with Matlab and Simulink tools.
• Derive detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements.
• Adopt a structured approach to firmware design, aligned with standards such as RTCA DO-254 or similar.

Job Requirements

• Experience in design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM.
• Familiarity with FPGA architectures like Xilinx 7, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel).
• Experience with fast interfaces, including PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD.
• Experience with model-driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools.
• Experience deriving Firmware requirements and architecture from system specifications.
• Applying cryptography and anti-tamper techniques.
• Utilising artificial intelligence, machine learning, and genetic algorithms.
• Employing electronics test methods and equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working cohesively in mixed discipline teams.
• Holding an HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics; or equivalent practical experience.