Our client is seeking a Principal FPGA Firmware Engineer to deliver Firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements.
This is a contract position for intial 12 month duration, the work is based in Luton, Bedfordshire and will need onsite working most of the time.
Skills required
Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM
FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7. Xilinx UltraScale; Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel).
Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD is also required.
Auto-generated code using model driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools
Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements
A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar)
Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques
Artificial Intelligence including machine learning and genetic algorithms
Electronics test methods and equipment
Good verbal and written communication skills
Working in mixed discipline teams
Additional
Due to the nature of our work, candidates must be capable of achieving full SC level UK security clearance.
Also, the SC level security clearance is required to be undertaken for this position prior to starting
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