FPGA Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. in Newport, Wales is seeking an FPGA engineer to execute allocated FPGA work packages within cost, time and quality constraints. You will contribute to developing essential components and drive technical excellence across the development lifecycle.

The role requires end-to-end FPGA design experience, VHDL proficiency, and familiarity with major FPGA tools and devices from Altera, Microsemi or Xilinx. A strong compliance mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Analyse complex requirements to specify FPGA architectures and solutions across the lifecycle.
• Develop FPGA components strictly to client standards and precise work breakdowns.
• Make robust design decisions using industry best practices and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex requirements to specify, document, and prepare comprehensive FPGA architectural designs and solutions.
• Ensure all FPGAs are developed strictly in accordance with client standards and precise work breakdowns.
• Make robust technical design decisions leveraging industry best practices and acquired technical expertise.
• Support design of time-critical components to safeguard project schedules and deliverables.
• Drive success of internal and external design and project reviews throughout the lifecycle.
• Deliver allocated FPGA work packages efficiently to meet cost, time, and quality constraints.

Skills

FPGA architecture

VHDL

Simulation tools

Xilinx Vivado

Altera Quartus II

Mentor ModelSim

Libero IDE/SoC

Tools

Quartus II

ModelSim

Vivado

Libero IDE/SoC

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have been a UK resident for a minimum of 5 years to be able to obtain SC Security Clearance, Reporting directly to the Head of Hardware Engineering, you will be responsible for executing allocated FPGA Work Packages within agreed cost, time, and quality constraints. You will play a crucial role in developing essential components and driving technical excellence across the development lifecycle.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Analyse complex requirements to specify, document, and prepare comprehensive FPGA architectural designs and solutions.
• Ensure all FPGAs are developed strictly in accordance with client standards and precise work breakdowns.
• Make robust technical design decisions leveraging industry best practices and acquired technical expertise.
• Support the design of essential, time-critical components to safeguard project schedules and overall deliverables.
• Drive the success of both internal and external design and project reviews throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Deliver allocated FPGA work packages efficiently to meet tight cost, time, and quality constraints.

• Experience of end-to-end FPGA design, development processes, and implementation methodologies (ideally for communications equipment or similar).
• Experience of programming proficiently in VHDL and utilising at least one major FPGA simulation and synthesis tool.
• Experience of designing with modern FPGA devices from key suppliers, specifically Altera, Microsemi, or Xilinx.
• Experience of working within development environments such as Altera Quartus II, Mentor ModelSim, MicroSemi Libero IDE/SoC, or Xilinx Vivado (highly desirable).
• This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .

LOCATION: Newport, South Wales (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

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