FPGA Design Engineer

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary Up to £53.05 per hour + up to £70 Per Hour Umbrella rate
Reference 2780340_1663241394
Duration 0-12 months

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 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.

As an FPGA Design Engineer, part of the tasks will involve working at all phases of the FPGA design and verification cycle. The position is based at the Stevenage site.

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.
  • 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.

What we're looking for:

  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) candidates with significant experience in FPGA development.
  • Competent VHDL Language and Design Skills.
  • Competent Verification Skills using VHDL and SystemVerilog methodologies
  • 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
  • You must be a UK national or citizen to be eligible for the role.

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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