Lead FPGA Engineer

Gold Group Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering consultancy is seeking a Lead FPGA Engineer in Luton. The role involves managing FPGA engineering teams and ensuring project delivery. Candidates should have extensive experience in FPGA development, management, and communication skills. This is a contract position with an initial duration of 6 months, ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience of developing FPGA using VHDL or Verilog.
• Proven experience in FPGA engineering management and delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a FPGA Engineering Team to deliver project outcomes.
• Ensure FPGA Engineering activities are well planned and scheduled.
• Oversee completion of project outcomes to quality, cost and schedule.

Skills

Communication

Judgement

Agile Methodology

Education

Engineering or scientific Degree

Tools

Mentor Graphics FPGA development tools

HDL Designer

ModelSim

Questa

Precision

Xilinx design flows

Intel design flows

Microsemi design flows

Job description

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Base pay range

Job Title: Lead FPGA Engineer

Location: Luton - On-site 4+ days/week

Role Type: Contract – Initial 6 months+

Our client, an established aerospace engineering consultancy firm, require an experienced Lead FPGA Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

The Lead FPGA Engineer would be responsible the success of the engineering activities within an Integrated FPGA Product Team or one of the products within a FPGA Product Line.

** Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities) **

What the role of the Lead FPGA Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Lead FPGA Engineer will include:

• Manage a FPGA Engineering Team to deliver the project outcomes
• Ensure that the FPGA Engineering activities are well planned, costed and scheduled with the Project Planning and Project Management Community. The plans will follow best practise WBS and resource plans captured appropriately.
• Ensure with the Engineering Manager, that the FPGA engineering team has a well-documented Engineering Plan and that the plan is followed
• Report on progress of the Engineering plan as needed
• Ensure the FPGA Engineering team follows an effectively tailored Life Cycle Management Process, leading the Design Reviews.
• Oversee the completion of the project outcomes to quality, cost and schedule ensuring that the project performance is accurately reported throughout
• Maintain an effective dialogue with the PEM and PM, reporting status and risks to the project throughout
• Work closely with the FPGA & Systems Design Authorities ensuring they are fully informed on technical progress and technical risks, requesting support as required
• Support the PEM for engineering reviews and team briefs
• Support the team with day-to-day technical queries and hands-on troubleshooting

What experience you need to be the successful Lead FPGA Engineer:

• At least 10 years’ experience of developing FPGA using VHDL or Verilog
• Proven experience in FPGA engineering management and delivery of projects
• Engineering or scientific Degree qualification (or equivalent)
• Excellent communicator and able to provide clear direction to FPGA teams
• Ability to manage complex situations with sound judgement and the ability to balance conflicting challenges
• Experience of working across the full life cycle
• Familiarity with latest FPGA device families and verification methodologies
• Experienced with Mentor Graphics FPGA development tools including HDL Designer, ModelSim / Questa and Precision
• Familiar with Xilinx / Intel (Altera) / Microsemi (Actel) design flows (ISE, Vivado, Quartus) and third-party synthesis tools
• Ability to analyse system and / or hardware level requirements and derive detailed FPGA requirements
• Experience of FPGA requirements capture and requirements management tools
• De-bugging FPGA designs and supporting integration & verification at hardware
• and system level
• Excellent communication (oral & written) & interpersonal skills
• Practical experience with agile methodology

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead FPGA Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Engineering

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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