Senior FPGA Verification Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior FPGA Verification Engineer to lead the development of a new Verification Team. This role involves designing innovative verification methodologies for FPGA firmware, ensuring compliance with project standards, and enhancing development efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FPGA design verification and analytical skills, with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge projects. Join a forward-thinking company that values quality, innovation, and employee flexibility, offering a range of benefits including private medical cover and a generous holiday policy.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Private Medical Cover

25 days’ holiday

Pension Contributions

4x Life Assurance Cover

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

Will writing services

Monthly Security Clearance Allowance

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of FPGA firmware engineering.
• Experience in FPGA design verification and test tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop verification methodologies for FPGA firmware.
• Implement test procedures adhering to project requirements.

Skills

FPGA Design Verification

Analytical Skills

Test Tools

Version Control

Change Control

Bug Tracking Systems

Education

Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Science

Tools

Xilinx Development Tools

Lattice Development Tools

Altera Development Tools

Microsemi Development Tools

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Job description

This is a newly created position within the Ultra I&C Cyber business and presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. Once established, you will be tasked with building a new Verification Team, a model that will operate across our projects.

Scope:

Design, develop and institute verification methodologies for FPGA firmware as part of our firmware engineering team, within the Communication Systems Business Unit, delivering multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m.

To ensure success as a Senior FPGA Verification Engineer, you should possess in-depth knowledge of FPGA firmware engineering and have excellent analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis of system and firmware level requirements to filter out and identify poor or unverifiable requirements.
• Apply best and pragmatic practices in developing the verification methodologies for FPGA firmware under the direction of the Head of Firmware.
• Implement test procedures for FPGA firmware that adhere to the project’s requirements and firmware group’s library policies for reuse, project development standards, and security aspects.
• Review and understand requirements to produce firmware test specifications, including module and full FPGA design test specifications.
• Ensure test procedures and processes are compatible with the project and firmware groups' continuous integration systems.
• Undertake integration activities with software and hardware, requiring developing knowledge of both domains.
• Propose improvements in tools, processes, and techniques that support quality and innovation, making firmware development more efficient and effective.
• Contribute to defined aspects of the project to achieve an optimal balance between requirements, schedule, and cost.
• Participate in customer-facing meetings through document preparation, presentations, and active participation.
• Estimate time and effort required for firmware activities and ensure adherence to these estimates for cost and schedule control.
• Review technical proposals and assist in providing accurate effort, cost, and risk estimates for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards.
• Manage security of information as per the Security manual to ensure compliance with government regulations.

Security Clearance Requirements:

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain SC and DV Clearances.

Qualifications / Skills Required:

• Essential:
• Degree in engineering, mathematics, or science, or equivalent experience
• Experience in FPGA design verification, test tools, and design for test
• Experience with Xilinx, Lattice, Altera, or Microsemi FPGAs and their development tools
• Ability to interpret hardware schematics
• Experience with version control, change control, and bug tracking systems

• Desirable:
• Experience with firmware verification processes/lifecycles
• Experience with continuous integration and automated testing frameworks
• Exposure to standards like MISRA for defense, space, or aeronautical applications
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS and Enterprise Architect

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Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver, candidates may need to obtain relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled materials as per the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days’ holiday with options to buy extra days
• Pension Contributions
• 4x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on Fridays
• Additional benefits like cycle to work, will writing, and more
• Monthly Security Clearance Allowance (subject to holding the required clearance)

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