Lead FPGA Firmware Engineer

GE Vernova; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in electrification solutions is seeking a Lead FPGA Firmware Engineer in Rugby. The role focuses on developing Control Application Software for electric drive systems, requiring expertise in FPGA/DSP control software and strong programming skills in C and VHDL. The company offers flexible work options and comprehensive benefits, including 26 vacation days and private health insurance.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Income protection

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days vacation + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software Engineering or equivalent, OR significant experience.
• Experience writing FPGA/DSP control software for Variable Frequency Drives.
• Direct experience writing code in C and VHDL.

Responsibilities

• Develop application software for megawatt-scale power electronic drive systems.
• Capture and translate high-level design requirements into software.
• Integrate control software into larger systems and verify functionality.

Skills

FPGA/DSP control software

C programming

VHDL

Control principles of electrical machines

Model-in-loop simulation

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Software Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job Description Summary
GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

As the Lead FPGA Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the Control Application Software for GEV PCS range of Electric Drive Systems. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, you will specify, design, code & validate application software for cutting-edge MW-scale power electronic drive systems for Marine, Naval, Energy and Industry applications.

Core responsibilities:

• Specifying, designing, coding, validating, and maintaining application software for megawatt-scale power electronic drive systems.
• Capturing and translation of high-level design requirements into efficient and robust software.
• Designing, implementation, testing of control application software for converter systems and electrical drives.
• Writing application software for DSP/FPGA for control of electric motors like induction motors, permanent magnet motors, etc.
• Supporting commissioning and validation.
• Integrating control software into larger systems and verifying their functionality.
• Collaboration with other cross-functional teams.
• Applying best engineering standards and developing robust design practices.
• Occasionally travelling to customer sites for meetings or equipment validation - typically a few times per year (a few days up to 2 weeks).

Essential qualifications:

• A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software Engineering or equivalent, OR significant experience in an industrial software engineering environment.
• Sound knowledge of control principles of electrical machines, electrical drives, converters, etc.
• A solid understanding of converter system and power converter topologies (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC to DC, etc.)
• Experience writing FPGA/DSP control software for Variable Frequency Drives (induction machines, synchronous machines, permanent magnet machines, etc.).
• Direct experience writing code in C and VHDL.
• Valid passport to meet travel requirements.

What will make you stand out:

• Experience using Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) rigs and laboratory test drives.
• Experience in writing variable speed drive control software and good understanding of power electronics controls like field-oriented control, PWM strategies, DQ controls.
• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink or similar model-in-loop simulation tools.

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels here.

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting world-first projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements and hybrid work.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

Flexible Working at GE Vernova

We know that life doesn't fit into a one-size-fits-all schedule. That's why we support flexible working, adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world-first projects.

We're always looking for top talent! If this role isn't quite right, but you're interested in joining GE Vernova, we can support you to understand where your skills could help. Get in touch today and become part of a team shaping the future of power conversion technology! [e-mail]

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No