Lead Firmware / FPGA Specialist

3 months ago

Edinburgh, United KingdomStaff+

Responsibilities

Capture and derive detailed firmware requirements from system-level requirements.
Architect, design, integrate, debug, and qualify firmware for complex FPGA-based digital systems.
Use firmware design techniques and tools from VHDL through FPGA place-and-route.
Specify timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place-and-route.
Integrate and debug systems where firmware interacts with hardware and software.
Support the full engineering lifecycle for next-generation surveillance radar programmes.
Enhance processes and ways of working across UK-wide FPGA and firmware delivery teams.
Mentor junior team members in firmware development.
Work within mixed-discipline engineering teams to deliver customer-focused products.

Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a similar engineering or science discipline.
Experience analysing system-level requirements and capturing or deriving detailed firmware requirements.
Experience with firmware design techniques and tools, from VHDL to place-and-route.
Experience with FPGA architectures such as system-on-chip devices, including Xilinx Versal.
Experience specifying timing and area constraints for FPGA place-and-route.
Experience integrating and debugging complex systems involving firmware, hardware, and software.
Experience working in mixed-discipline teams.
At least five years of UK residency and the ability to achieve full SC security clearance.
Desirable experience with MATLAB and Simulink for model-driven engineering and auto-generated code.
Desirable experience with Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, Siemens HDLDesigner, QuestaSim, DOORs, ReqTracer, or the defence industry.
A pragmatic problem-solving approach, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.

Permanent hybrid role with flexible working hours and part-time opportunities subject to discussion.
Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days annually.
Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Free mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion and diversity networks.
Bonus scheme eligibility for employees at management level and below.
Free access to more than 4,000 online courses through Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Employee referral programme with a financial reward.
Up to £500 annually for flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental and family cover, technology and lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.

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