FPGA Engineer

Sanderson Government & Defence; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking an FPGA Engineer to join their expanding team. This role involves designing and developing complex FPGA architectures, utilizing VHDL toolsets, and ensuring the efficiency of the FPGA design lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of FPGA concepts and will be responsible for troubleshooting and debugging designs in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge engineering solutions in a supportive and dynamic setting, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality systems for clients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop complex FPGA architectures and design solutions.
• Conduct FPGA synthesis, place and route, and timing closure.

Skills

FPGA concepts

VHDL design toolsets

FPGA architectures

Requirements capture

FPGA synthesis

Troubleshooting FPGA designs

Job description

FPGA Engineer

Location: Derby (Onsite)

Rate: £450 - £750/day DOE (Inside IR35)

Contract Duration: Initial 12 Month Contract

Role details: We're partnering with a leading consultancy who deliver innovative systems and engineering solutions to their clients. They have an established capability in nuclear control system design & verification and are looking to grow their FPGA team in Glasgow.

Requirements:

1. A thorough understanding of FPGA concepts and hardware design.
2. Proficiency in VHDL design toolsets and verification suites.
3. Experience of developing complex FPGA architectures and design solutions.
4. Requirements capture and development.
5. Conduct FPGA synthesis, place and route, and timing closure to meet performance targets.
6. Developing supporting software to maximise the efficiency of the FPGA design lifecycle, e.g. test scripts.
7. Troubleshoot and debug FPGA designs, identifying and resolving issues in a demanding environment.

Eligibility:

To be considered for the role, you must be eligible for SC Clearance (Sole UK National from birth + Residence in the UK for the past 5 years).