Senior VHDL FPGA Engineer

Senior VHDL FPGA Engineer focuses on production of documentation for other engineers and evidence for design reviews.

What the role involves

• Production of documentation for other engineers and evidence for design reviews.
• Development of FPGA test and FPGA integration plans.
• Supporting all firmware designs through the company firmware process – training will be given.

Skills and requirements

• Experience using FPGA technologies especially from either Xilinx, Microsemi (Actel) or Lattice and their tools.
• Ability to analyse system level requirements and derive detailed Firmware requirements.
• A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar.
• Experience of working on safety related firmware to IEC 61508 would be advantageous.

Confirmed role details

• Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
• Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving