FPGA Design Engineer

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary In IR35 *Competitive Market Rate
Reference 2830374_1684252132
Duration 0-12 months

FPGA Design Engineer

Opportunity for contract extension or made permanent

In IR35 *Competitive Market Rate

37 hours; FT (Hybrid WFH Split)

The UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, MBDA, are looking for a skilled FPGA Design Engineer (4+years) to support the development of our client's growing portfolio of complex FPGA projects. The current portfolio ranges from advanced signal processing systems (Image\Radio) and core embedded processing systems to safety & security-critical systems.

What we're looking for:

  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) candidates with significant experience in FPGA development.
  • Competent VHDL Language and Design Skills. (*Essential)
  • Competent Verification Skills using VHDL and SystemVerilog methodologies. (*Essential)
  • Thorough proven level of experience designing for Xilinx, Intel or Microsemi FPGAs
  • Experience of professionally configuring and documenting designs
  • Experience of working as part of a large multidiscipline team

"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

What you'll get to do as a FPGA Design Engineer:

  • Generating complex FPGA architectures and design implementations (VHDL, Simulink etc.), targeting Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices. (*Essential)
  • Verifying complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog\UVM test-bench methodologies.
  • Using FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools (QuestaSim & ModelSim).
  • Generating low-level software (C) to facilitate FPGA test and integration with the broader embedded system.
  • Configuring and Documenting designs to a high professional standard.
  • Working as part of a multidiscipline team to deliver complex FPGA-based projects.

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at MBDA's headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

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