Gi Group
Principal Firmware Engineer
Job Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Description
Principal Firmware Engineer / Edinburgh/ £70 per hour PAYE
Our client's Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires a Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to create and develop firmware for leading edge airborne applications. You would be responsible for the design and development of Firmware designs using VHDL, for verifying designs using either VHDL or SystemVerilog and working to a structured firmware design process.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop innovative VHDL-based FPGA firmware for advanced airborne applications.
Verify designs using VHDL or SystemVerilog.
Work with current FPGA technologies from Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi.
Utilise Model Driven Engineering tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
Design and integrate high-speed interfaces including PCIe, DDR3, and Ethernet.
Follow a structured firmware design process, such as RTCA DO-254.
Analyse system-level documents to derive detailed firmware requirements.
Specify complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route.
Debug firmware designs and support system-level verification and integration.
Communicate effectively and flexibly within the team.
Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required:
Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA/Digital techniques.
Experience in creating VHDL-based FPGA designs.
Proficiency in advanced verification techniques using VHDL or SystemVerilog/UVM.
Familiarity with FPGA technologies and tools from Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel).
Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, JESDC.
Knowledge of Model Based Engineering using MATLAB and Simulink.
Methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, ideally working to a structured process like RTCA DO-254.
Eligibility for full security clearance (more information at UK Security Vetting).This is a 6 month Temporary contract with the potential to extend
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Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Kelly Services (UK) Limited are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website
Location: Edinburgh, GB
Posted Date: 11/21/2024
Our client's Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires a Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to create and develop firmware for leading edge airborne applications. You would be responsible for the design and development of Firmware designs using VHDL, for verifying designs using either VHDL or SystemVerilog and working to a structured firmware design process.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop innovative VHDL-based FPGA firmware for advanced airborne applications.
Verify designs using VHDL or SystemVerilog.
Work with current FPGA technologies from Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi.
Utilise Model Driven Engineering tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
Design and integrate high-speed interfaces including PCIe, DDR3, and Ethernet.
Follow a structured firmware design process, such as RTCA DO-254.
Analyse system-level documents to derive detailed firmware requirements.
Specify complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route.
Debug firmware designs and support system-level verification and integration.
Communicate effectively and flexibly within the team.
Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required:
Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA/Digital techniques.
Experience in creating VHDL-based FPGA designs.
Proficiency in advanced verification techniques using VHDL or SystemVerilog/UVM.
Familiarity with FPGA technologies and tools from Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel).
Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, JESDC.
Knowledge of Model Based Engineering using MATLAB and Simulink.
Methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, ideally working to a structured process like RTCA DO-254.
Eligibility for full security clearance (more information at UK Security Vetting).This is a 6 month Temporary contract with the potential to extend
__PRESENT
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Kelly Services (UK) Limited are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website
Location: Edinburgh, GB
Posted Date: 11/21/2024
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