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Senior Firmware Engineer
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ 75 - 75 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Edinburgh
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer
Location: Edinburgh - 100% Onsite
Rate: £75 P/hr
Security Requirements:
This project is classified as UK Eyes Only, meaning the candidate must be eligible to obtain the highest level of UK security clearance.Must Have
Considerable experience designing Firmware architecture using FPGA technologies and tools from either Xilinx, Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel).
Experience with fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, JESDC.
Proficiency in advanced verification techniques such as VHDL or System Verilog / UVM.
Familiarity with Model Based Engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools is advantageous.
Strong capability in analysing system-level requirements to derive detailed Firmware requirements.
A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, ideally following structured processes such as RTCA DO-254 or similar.Key Responsibility Areas
Our Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires a Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to create and develop firmware for leading-edge airborne applications. You will be responsible for:
Designing and developing Firmware designs using VHDL.
Verifying designs using either VHDL or SystemVerilog.
Working to a structured firmware design process.Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required
Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA / Digital techniques.
Proven experience in:
Creating innovative VHDL-based FPGA designs.
Advanced verification techniques using VHDL or SystemVerilog / UVM.
FPGA technologies from Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi and associated tools.
Model Driven Engineering tools including MATLAB and Simulink.
High-Speed Interface Design & Integration (PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet).
Analysing system-level documents and deriving detailed Firmware requirements.
Applying structured firmware processes such as RTCA DO-254 or equivalent.
Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route.
Debugging firmware designs and supporting system-level verification and integration.
Effective and flexible communication skills.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to changeBefore You Apply
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