Overview
Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking Principal FPGA Design Engineer to support our defence industry client. This is a senior role with the successful candidate ideally having a proven track record for delivering firmware for defence related products. The role is expected to be Hybrid (3 days at the client's Belfast site).
We are looking for an energetic and driven engineer with broad expertise; however, of particular interest would be candidates with experience of highly regulated industries such as military, aerospace, marine, nuclear or rail. This role represents a great opportunity to work in a role which contributes directly to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of firmware teams to deliver firmware projects to agreed time, cost and quality
- Verify firmware using Hardware Verification Languages or Hardware Description Languages
- Design firmware using Hardware Description Languages
- Enhancement of firmware related processes (documenting, scripting, reporting, process automation)
- Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams
Qualifications
- Degree level qualification in a relevant subject such as Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Membership or fellowship of a professional engineering body preferably with or working towards chartered status
Essential Skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog
- SystemVerilog/C++ Verification
- OSVVM, UVVM, Advanced VHDL Verification
- IBM Rational DOORS
- ModelSim, QuestaSim
- FPGA Vendor Toolchains
- PCIe, Ethernet, Serial Communications, AXI4
- Object-Oriented Design
- Image Processing & Algorithms
- MATLAB
Experience
- Leading firmware architecture & design activities
- Architecting verification test benches and verification environments
- Delivering complex FPGA/firmware implementations from requirements through verification
- Applying object-oriented design principles to verification and firmware development
- Developing image-processing solutions and associated algorithms
- Creating and validating algorithms using MATLAB
What Do I Need Before I Apply
- UK/Irish/Dual National
- SC cleared without caveats
- Ability and willingness to travel to and work hybrid with attendance on the client Belfast site 3 days per week
Benefits
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.
