FPGA Engineer (Graduate, Senior, Principal)
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We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.
Job Description
Ultra Maritime SMaP (UK) located in Staffordshire have a requirement for an FPGA Engineer in the power converters and motors group. We are open to considering candidates with varying levels of FPGA experience, ranging from Graduate or Entry level Engineers to those operating at a more Senior level.
Reporting to the FPGA Lead, you will join their established multi-Engineer project team that is challenged with the task of delivering robust and cost-effective designs for real time power and motor control applications.
You will work within an FPGA focused team environment where co-operation, innovation and thoroughness are essential to develop FPGAs that successfully meet project objectives. Training and development opportunities for career progression are available with this role.
Specific responsibilities for the FPGA Engineer role will depend upon your skill set and level of seniority. Typically, you will be responsible for a wide range of FPGA activities covering all stages of the development lifecycle; from requirements through to implementation, verification and validation of programmed devices.
Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.
Key responsibilities required for this role will include:
FPGA Implementation including requirements capture, RTL coding and physical stages
Definition of the conceptual structure and architecture of FPGA designs
Writing and execution of testbench code and other IV&V activities
Adherence to safety related standards and processes and contributing to their development and maintenance
Model Based design techniques using Matlab/Simulink modelling and simulation
Requirements tracking, configuration control, incident reporting and project documentation
Lab support during hardware development stages
Inter-team and intra-team communications, including reviewingExperience required will depend on level of seniority but include some of the following:
Degree or higher in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent
Proven track record of FPGA/ASIC design
Comprehensive knowledge of VHDL with practical experience in successful projects
Experience of model based design using tools such as Matlab/Simulink is preferable
Capability of working to formal FPGA/ASIC design processes is essential
Broad knowledge of digital electronics and other areas of engineering. (e.g. systems, analogue/power electronics, mechanical, motors, etc)
Good knowledge of best practice design lifecycle process; gated design phases, design reviews
Good in front of customers; willing and able to make presentationsThe successful candidate will need to achieve relevant security vetting level status required for the role.
We are open to considering remote and flexible working options and condensed hours.
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Relocation Support
Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.
Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.
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We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
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