FPGA Engineer
Mass Limited
Little Paxton, United Kingdom
6 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Intermediate Compensation
£ 44KJob location
Little Paxton, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Algorithm Design
JIRA
C++
Digital Electronics
Linux on Embedded Systems
Firmware
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Matlab
Systems Integration
Data Processing
Atlassian Tools
Bare Metal
Bitbucket
Job description
- Implement FPGA architectures for RF signal processing
- Develop for RFSoCs and FPGAs, including integration with high-speed ADCs/DACs.
- Support test and lab evaluation using signal generators, spectrum analysers, and oscilloscopes.
- Implement designs using VHDL, SystemVerilog, and MATLAB/Simulink HDL Coder.
- Develop C/C++ software for deployment to embedded systems
- Use industry-standard tools such as Vivado, Quartus, and ModelSim for simulation, synthesis, and implementation
Requirements
- Degree in a STEM subject ideally in Mathematics, physics or electronics
- Working knowledge (2+ years) of DSP algorithm development on FPGA architectures
- Experience using MATLAB/Simulink
- Experience using laboratory equipment for digital hardware/firmware design testing (Oscilloscopes, signal generators and logic analysers)
- Desirable Experience
- Experience working with embedded Linux, bare-metal C drivers, or FPGA-based system integration
- Knowledge of data framing, tagging, and high-throughput IQ data handling
- Experience working with synthetic electromagnetic environments and their associated software and hardware requirements and limitations
- Familiarity with Atlassian products (Jira/Bitbucket) for project and task management and collaborative development
- Experience with C/C++ for embedded systems
- Knowledge of EW systems and concepts, including radar systems
Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our people are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals, including mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive employee assistance programme.
Our non-negotiables:
Due to the highly secure nature of the projects that you will be involved with, you must be:
- A UK National
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government SC-level security clearance
Benefits & conditions
- 25 days annual leave
- Buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave
- Annual Wellbeing allowance
- Two pension schemes to choose from
- Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members
- Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary
- Share Save scheme
- Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail discounts
About the company
MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential. We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so you're ready for digital transformation.
We're growing our Electronic Warfare Operations Support Group (EWOS), a team of over 60 specialists from a wide range of backgrounds. Our engineers, scientists, and ex-military personnel work together to help our customers achieve their true operational potential and help keep their people and platforms safe.
As part of this growth, MASS is looking for a FPGA Engineer to join our modelling team in North Hykeham, Lincoln, supporting team development and the delivery of technical excellence.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in FPGA design and a strong background in digital logic, computer architecture, and programming who enjoys working at the intersection of hardware and software to design and test custom digital circuits. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver who is passionate about technology and enjoys creating tangible electronic systems and has passion for developing signal processing systems for complex, real-world challenges., We're MASS, an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly-secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. We're experts in defence and other sectors that need our experience and knowledge to protect confidential data.
At MASS, we work together to put customer needs first, in small teams where we give you the freedom to take ownership. It means you make an impact from the start, with our management always available to offer support. We want people to fulfil their ambitions, whether that's through further study, technical training or exploring other business areas. Our benefits are competitive, but it's the family atmosphere that makes us a great place to be, celebrating successes together and getting to know each other through socials and events. We promote wellbeing and balance, with flexibility where possible and we work hard to widen access to STEM careers through our apprenticeships and initiatives, always encouraging diverse perspectives across the company.
Life at MASS is challenging, exciting, inspiring and rewarding. Our people are curious, problem-solvers, great at what they do, and love their work. If that's you, come and join us.