FPGA Lead Design Engineer

Defence iQ; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking an FPGA Lead Designer to lead advanced FPGA projects. The role involves applying your extensive design expertise while enhancing leadership skills within a dynamic hybrid working environment. Great benefits and a competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Company Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary

Pension: Up to 14% total contribution

Flexible Working Options

Enhanced Parental Leave

Subsidised Meals and Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading FPGA design teams on complex projects.
• Expertise in FPGA architectures and implementations using VHDL.
• Ability to write low-level software in C for FPGA testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support your team in delivering high-quality FPGA projects.
• Develop complex FPGA architectures and implementations.
• Ensure successful project delivery and foster collaboration.

Skills

Collaboration

FPGA Design

VHDL

SystemVerilog

Leadership

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Xilinx

Intel

Microsemi

Job description

We've partnered with a leading defence organisation, recognised with numerous awards, including the annual Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award!

Job Title: FPGA Lead Designer

Location: Hertfordshire (relocation package may be available, case by case.)
Working Pattern: Dynamic hybrid working - typically 4-5 days on-site per week, with some flexibility based on project demands.

Benefits include:

• Company Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary

• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer + employee)

• Flexible Working: We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments

• Facilities: Excellent site amenities including subsidised meals, free parking, and more...

The Opportunity:

Join a team developing exceptionally advanced products, working on cutting-edge FPGA projects. This role allows you to apply your extensive FPGA design expertise while leading and supporting your team to deliver high-quality results. If you are ambitious, technically accomplished, and eager to grow your leadership skills, this is a fantastic opportunity!

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience leading FPGA design teams on complex projects

• Strong drive to foster collaboration and ensure successful project delivery

• Expertise in developing complex FPGA architectures and implementations using VHDL, Simulink, and targeting Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi devices

• Proficiency in FPGA verification using VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM testbench methodologies

• Familiarity with FPGA toolsets and Mentor Graphics verification tools such as QuestaSim and ModelSim

• Ability to write low-level software in C for FPGA testing and embedded system integration

• Excellent skills in configuring and documenting designs to a professional standard

If you're ready to take your FPGA expertise and leadership to the next level, apply now to join a forward-thinking engineering team! Please reach out to me for more details.