Senior FPGA Engineer

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Stafford, UK
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Analysis JIRA Bug Tracking Systems Software Debugging Digital Electronics Perl (Programming Language) Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) MATLAB Scrum Methodology Software Requirements Analysis Subversion VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL)
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Model-Driven Development Fpga Hardware Git Pcb Layout Software Version Control

Job description

The Senior FPGA Development Engineer will define requirements, implement, and enhance product features for world-class Control & Protection systems in VSC and LCC systems, collaborating with engineers across global locations. The role is accountable for business-critical development to meet product requirements and timelines for future commercial HVDC projects.ResponsibilitiesAnalysing system requirements and defining functions to be implemented in hardware.Development and implementation of features.Knowledge and understanding of analogue and digital hardware design.Maintain legacy products, including updates and improvements to extend product life span.Participating in and contributing to design reviews.Developing specialized knowledge in the discipline and serving as a best practice/quality resource; staying aware of the latest technical developments in the area.Contributing towards strategy development and ensuring delivery within the area of responsibility.Possessing in-depth

Requirements

knowledge of best practices and how the area integrates with others; having working knowledge of competition and differentiating market factors.Using judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering; taking new perspectives on existing solutions; using technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations; and drawing on multiple internal and limited external sources outside the own function to arrive at decisions.Acting as a resource for colleagues with less experience; leading small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements; explaining difficult or sensitive information; building consensus; and developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within the field.Required QualificationsDegree or higher in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.Significant experience (10+ years) of FPGA design using VHDL or Verilog.Strong all-round knowledge and understanding of electronic components and principles.Exceptional hardware / FPGA debugging skills.Knowledge and experience in using model-based design tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK.Programming experience using Perl and Python.Experience with Altera, Microsemi, Xilinx FPGA devices and vendor design tools.Dynamic and proactive ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to resolve technical issues.Power electronics control system design experience.Desired QualificationsKnowledge of HVDC.Experience designing hardware for real-time control applications.High-speed digital hardware design and PCB layout skills.Good verbal and written communication skills.Motivated teammate, self-starter, results-oriented.Agile development practices (e.g., Scrum).Experience with version control (e.g., SVN, GIT).Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).Relocation AssistanceNo relocation assistance provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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