Description
Position: Firmware Engineer - FPGA Design
Job type: Contract
Skills: FPGA VHDL Xilinx Altera Mentor
Location: Midlothian
Rate: £40 per hour LTD
Outsource UK Ltd is actively seeking to recruit for a contract role on behalf of a client.
The Client: Global Leader of Defence Electronics
The Job:
The prospective candidate should be a self motivated individual, experienced in the principles of firmware design and capable of carrying out FPGA design work using a structured design process. The candidate should have a proven track record in the design of complex FPGAs. Experience of the latest FPGA technologies from Xilinx & Altera is essential. Responsibilities Assume role of Firmware Engineer for concept, development and integration of detailed FPGA design. Assume a level of ownership of agreed timescale and resource budgets. Attend programme meetings. Provide and share design advice with Lead Hardware engineer as required.
Skills Required:
Experience in VHDL based FPGA design & verification techniques is essential and the candidate is expected to have hands on experience of developing complex firmware designs using a structured firmware design process. This should also include current practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Familiarity with current Altera/Xilinx FPGA Technologies
Tools: The candidate must be familiar with current industry standard ECAD tools. It is desirable that the candidate has expert knowledge in Mentor Graphics HDL Designer Series, ModelSim, Precision, Xilinx ISE and Altera Quartus.
Desirable Knowledge but not essential: Knowledge of Imaging and Sensor systems desirable. Experience of writing and creating Firmware requirements, module ICDs, and test structures Experience of Firmware design using a structured process
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