Senior or Principal FPGA Engineer

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal FPGA Engineer to join their dynamic team in Chelmsford. This role involves developing cutting-edge FPGA solutions for space applications, where reliability is paramount. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will engage in end-to-end FPGA development, working with advanced technologies and contributing to significant projects that impact various sectors, including aerospace and defense. The company offers a vibrant work environment with excellent benefits, including flexible hours and professional development opportunities, making it an exciting place to grow your career.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Health plans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Flexible working hours

Professional development support

Football pitch and tournaments

Electric car leasing schemes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of FPGA design experience in VHDL.
• Proficiency with Microchip Libero and Xilinx Vivado.
• End-to-end FPGA development and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA solutions for space applications.
• Support bid and business development activities.
• Conduct trade-off analyses and estimate effort and costs.

Skills

FPGA Design (VHDL)

Microchip Libero

Xilinx Vivado

Functional Verification

Timing Verification

Documentation Authoring

Electronic Test Equipment

End-to-End FPGA Development

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Job description

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Senior or Principal FPGA Engineer

Apply locations UK - Chelmsford (TDY) | time type Full time | posted on Posted 3 Days Ago | job requisition id REQ28693

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, environmental monitoring, electronics design, oceanographic research, oil and gas exploration, medical imaging, and pharmaceuticals.

We seek individuals who thrive on making an impact and want to be part of a winning team.

Job Description

Company Overview

Teledyne e2v is a global leader in specialized components and subsystems for medical, science, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Our imaging sensors, developed at the Chelmsford site, have been used in major space missions such as the Hubble Telescope, Kepler, GAIA, Mars Rovers, New Horizons, and Rosetta.

Space Imaging is expanding its projects to develop Front End Electronics (FEE) systems for space applications, including CMOS detectors, FEE, FPGA (VHDL), and Microprocessors, requiring high reliability for missions lasting 5 years or more.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

We are looking for a Principal FPGA Engineer to join our team. The role involves working in a multidisciplinary team, understanding device operations, writing FPGA code, and developing FPGA solutions for space applications. Existing FPGA designs are primarily developed using VHDL with Microchip Libero and Xilinx Vivado.

The engineer will support bid and business development activities, including reviewing technical proposals, conducting trade-off analyses, and estimating effort and costs.

Essential Experience

• 3+ years of FPGA design experience in VHDL.
• Proficiency with Microchip Libero and/or Xilinx Vivado.
• Functional verification with self-checking test benches and simulation.
• Timing verification using constraints and analysis.
• Estimating effort and defining tasks for FPGA delivery.
• Authoring documentation such as specifications, design documents, and test plans.
• Use of electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• End-to-end FPGA development, maintenance, and lifecycle management, working closely with embedded software, electronics, and systems engineers.

Advantageous Skills & Experience

• Experience in spaceflight, aerospace, or defense FPGA design.
• Knowledge of ECSS standards and development processes.
• High-speed transceiver interfaces.
• Design techniques for high reliability and radiation environments.
• Requirement verification using UVVM test bench methodology.
• Knowledge of SpaceWire, RMAP, and CCSDS protocols.
• Image processing experience.
• Experience with SVN configuration control.
• Familiarity with DDR3/4 memory and AXI interfaces.

Benefits

• Located in Chelmsford, a vibrant city with excellent transport links to London and Stansted.
• Proximity to parks, walking, and cycling routes.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional leave.
• Free on-site parking and secure motorcycle and bicycle storage.
• Participation in electric car leasing schemes.
• Competitive pension with up to 6% company contribution.
• Free tea and coffee, health plans, cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, retail discounts, and other benefits.
• Facilities include a football pitch and regular tournaments.
• Flexible working hours, professional development support, and a friendly company culture.

Teledyne is committed to high ethical standards and compliance with laws and regulations, maintaining a reputation for honesty, integrity, and innovation.