Senior or Principal FPGA Engineer page is loaded
Senior or Principal FPGA Engineer
Apply locations UK - Chelmsford (TDY) | time type Full time | posted on Posted 2 Days Ago | job requisition id REQ28693
Be visionary
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
Company Overview
Teledyne e2v is a global leader in specialized components and subsystems for innovative solutions in medical, science, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The imaging sensors developed and tested at the Chelmsford site have been used on some of the most important space imaging missions, including the Hubble Telescope, Kepler, GAIA, Mars Rovers, New Horizons, and Rosetta.
Space Imaging is expanding its portfolio to develop Front End Electronics (FEE) systems for space applications, including CMOS detectors, FEE, FPGA (design code in VHDL), and Microprocessors (MCU). These systems require high-quality FPGA designs for space with high reliability for missions lasting 5 years or longer.
Position Summary and Responsibilities:
We are seeking a Principal FPGA Engineer to join our team. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, gaining an in-depth understanding of device operation, writing FPGA code, and developing FPGA solutions for space FEE products. Existing FPGA designs are mainly produced using VHDL with Microchip Libero and Xilinx Vivado.
The engineer will support bid and business development activities, including reviewing technical proposals, conducting trade-off analyses, and providing effort and cost estimates.
Essential Experience :
* 3+ years of industrial FPGA design experience in VHDL
* Proficiency with Microchip Libero and/or Xilinx Vivado environments
* Functional verification using self-checking test benches and simulation
* Timing verification with constraints and analysis
* Estimating effort and defining tasks for FPGA delivery
* Authoring documentation such as specifications, design documents, reports, test plans, and manuals
* Use of electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
* End-to-end FPGA development and lifecycle management, collaborating with embedded software, electronics, and systems engineers
Advantageous Skills & Experience :
* Experience in spaceflight, aerospace, or defense FPGA design
* Knowledge of ECSS standards and development processes
* High-speed transceiver interface design (Gbps)
* Design techniques for high reliability and radiation environments
* Verification using UVVM test bench methodology
* Knowledge of SpaceWire, RMAP, CCSDS protocols
* Image processing expertise
* Experience with SVN configuration control
* Memory interfaces such as DDR3/4, AXI protocols
Benefits :
* Location in Chelmsford with good transport links to London and Stansted
* Vibrant city environment with parks and outdoor activities
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with options to purchase additional leave
* Free on-site parking, secure motorcycle and bicycle storage
* Electric car leasing scheme
* Competitive pension scheme (up to 6% employer contribution)
* Free tea and coffee on site
* Medicash health plan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Retail discounts and other benefits
* On-site sports facilities and company tournaments
* Travel discounts and festive shutdown
* Flexible working hours (37 hours/week, core hours 9:00-15:30)
* Professional development support, including memberships and training
* Friendly and inclusive company culture
Teledyne is committed to high ethical standards and compliance with applicable laws, maintaining a reputation for honesty and integrity in all business dealings.
#J-18808-Ljbffr