Job summary
A leading Airborne Electronics specialist are recruiting for x2 FPGA Design Engineers to contribute to their project portfolio in Edinburgh. Initial 6 month contracts are on offer to be based from site in Edinburgh.
Key skills required for this role
FPGA, VHDL
Important
FPGA Design, VHDL
Job description
FPGA Design Engineer
Full time on site in Edinburgh
£competitive market rates
Inside IR35
6 month initial contract
Key Responsibilities:
1. Designing and developing firmware using VHDL for advanced airborne applications
2. Verifying designs using either VHDL or SystemVerilog
3. Working within a structured firmware design process, ideally aligned with standards such as RTCA DO-254
4. Creating innovative VHDL-based FPGA designs
5. Utilising advanced verification techniques, including UVM
6. Employing current FPGA technologies (Xilinx, Altera, Microsemi) and their tools
7. Utilising Model Driven Engineering tools such as MATLAB and Simulink
8. Designing and integrating high-speed interfaces like PCIe, DDR3, and Ethernet
9. Analysing system-level documents to derive detailed Firmware requirements
10. Debugging firmware designs and supporting system-level verification and integration
Job Requirements:
11. Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on FPGA/Digital techniques
12. Experience in creating VHDL-based FPGA designs
13. Proficiency in advanced verification techniques using VHDL or SystemVerilog/UVM
14. Knowledge of current FPGA technologies from Xilinx, Altera, and Microsemi
15. Familiarity with Model Driven Engineering tools including MATLAB and Simulink
16. Experience in designing high-speed interfaces like PCIe, DDR3, and Ethernet
17. Understanding of structured firmware design processes and lifecycle management
18. Ability to specify complex timing and area constraints for FPGA place and route
19. Effective and flexible communication skills
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