FPGA Design Engineer
Location: South Cambridge
Employment Type: Full-time | Hybrid working (3 days office/ 2 days remote)
About the Company:
Our client is a leading technology company specialising in the design and delivery of advanced electronic-scanning radar systems. They operate as an agile SME, allowing them to rapidly adapt to evolving customer needs.
The role:
The FPGA Design Engineer will support a major upgrade across the company'sradar product range, focused on improving performance and incorporating new capabilities. As part of this, they will take ownership of digital signal processing functions - from modelling and development to testing and deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design and architecture of DSP systems.
* Design, develop and verify FPGA code (VHDL or Verilog) using Xilinx toolsets.
* Create supporting software for testing and verification of FPGA logic.
* Conduct and lead field trials to evaluate signal processing performance.
* Document and communicate designs clearly across the engineering team.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Hands-on experience with Xilinx design tools (Vivado), particularly for Zynq MPSoC or similar platforms.
* Proficiency in implementing signal processing algorithms with high-speed I/O in FPGA.
* Solid understanding of high-speed digital circuit design for real-time systems.
* Skilled in simulation and hardware testing, with experience in SystemVerilog or similar tools.
* Software development experience in C/C++, Python or Rust.
* Competent with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, and signal generators.
* Strong communication skills for effective hybrid team collaboration.
Desirable (but not essential):
* Background in radar, sonar, or similar sensor systems.
* Familiarity with radar signal processing methods.
* Embedded Linux development in C/C++.
* Experience with Yocto and/or Petalinux build systems.
* Understanding of Xilinx HLS.
What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary based on experience and expertise.
* Strong focus on personal and professional development.
* Supportive team culture and hybrid working flexibility.
* Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects that have real-world impact.
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