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Lumacron Technology, an ARKA Group L.P. Company, delivers world‑class solutions to the optical communications marketplace. We’ve just moved into a new office in Edinburgh Park as we expand our European Headquarters, so we’re seeking talented Firmware Engineers to help support the expansion of our product portfolio.
Position Overview
Candidates will be responsible for the architecture, design and verification of FPGA sub‑systems within Lumacron’s flagship network monitoring products. The role is multi‑disciplinary and includes development of FPGA IP cores, full FPGA System‑on‑Chip RTL designs and verification testbenches. Senior roles may include mentoring of less experienced colleagues.
Responsibilities
Experience of the following:
Designing FPGA architectures from a technical specification
Design with Xilinx and Intel FPGA and CPLD devices
Using VHDL/Verilog HDL languages for FPGA design
Implementing high‑speed, multi‑frequency clocking architectures
Designing (code entry to timing analysis) using Intel and/or Xilinx FPGA tool sets
Using source/revision control tools
Designing for high‑speed optical interfaces
Designing for high‑speed SERDES interfaces (up to 28 G)
Knowledge of revision control systems; CVS, Subversion, GIT or similar
Ability to work to tight timescales, individually and collaboratively
Ability to comply with the UK GOV National Security Vetting Procedures – see link below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting
Basic Qualifications
Qualified to degree level in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent discipline or equivalent experience
Experience of designing FPGA IP cores or sub‑systems
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing software / embedded software for FPGA‑based hardware systems
Specific experience of Telecommunication/Data Communication hardware products
Knowledge of Telecoms Framing and Packet structures (OTN, SONET/SDH, PDH, Ethernet)
Location
This position is based out of ARKA’s Edinburgh campus.
What We Offer
Private Medical Insurance
Company‑paid Life Insurance
Workplace Pension
28 days holiday plus 9 bank and local holidays annually
Cycle to Work scheme
Annual bonus programme based on company and employee performance
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
EHS / Environmental Requirements
This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 15 lb. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org.
Visa Restrictions
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected class.
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