Senior FPGA Firmware Engineer

Cyber Security Forum Initiative; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior FPGA Firmware Engineer to join their dynamic team in Tewkesbury. This role offers the chance to work on high-performance appliances for the Defensive market, focusing on designing and developing from scratch with security as a primary consideration. You will engage in the full product lifecycle, utilizing your expertise in VHDL and FPGA design to tackle technical challenges. The position promises a collaborative environment where you can lead and mentor junior engineers while advancing your career through a commitment to training and development. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Qualifications

• Solid experience with VHDL and familiarity with modern FPGA tool chains.
• Experience leading small teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the full lifecycle of product development from concept to delivery.
• Lead small teams and provide support and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

VHDL

C++

FPGA design

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Intel FPGA tools

Xilinx FPGA tools

Achronix FPGA tools

Job description

Senior FPGA Firmware Engineer

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £££ competitive + market leading benefits package

My client supports the delivery of high-performance appliances for the Defensive market and is looking to expand their team with a Senior FPGA Firmware Engineer.

They develop from a blank sheet with security as a primary consideration, designing the whole appliance from high performance C++, embedded software, FPGA firmware (VHDL), custom PCBs, power distribution, and thermal management.

The Senior Firmware Engineer will be involved in the full lifecycle of product development, from concept, design, through delivery, and into support. They predominantly use Intel (previously Altera) FPGAs, with code developed using VHDL.

This is predominantly an active hands-on role and, as such, solid experience with VHDL is a must, as is familiarity with at least 1 modern FPGA tool chain (ideally Intel but could be Xilinx, Achronix, or similar). As with most current FPGA designs, significant use of the provided embedded blocks within those FPGAs is made, so any experience in integrating with these would be highly valuable.

As with most senior engineers, you would be expected to lead small teams of 1-3 junior engineers and provide support and mentoring through their activities.

In return, we offer engaging technical challenges to solve, a collaborative and trusted work environment, and the opportunity to develop a career that can encompass the full range of the company's activities, from product development, research, technical consultancy, business consultancy, and customer engagement.

The package:

You'll receive a very competitive salary (salary offered depends on level of experience) and other benefits including pension, life assurance, and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition, there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development, and career progression.

Note: This role requires UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum; you must be SC clearable to apply for this role.