b Overview /b p In this role you will lead the design and verification of FPGA firmware and embedded software to enable high-performance, robust electronic systems. You will own multi-disciplinary projects, mentor engineers, and contribute to the development of SEA’s advanced electronic solutions. You’ll work across the full life cycle from requirements to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities. This is a chance to shape electronic engineering standards and support products through manufacturing and service life. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Hybrid/flexible working arrangements /li li 25 days’ annual leave /li li Private medical health insurance /li li Group Pension Plan with employer contribution /li li Life assurance policy /li li Cycle to work scheme /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Design, implement, and verify FPGA firmware using VHDL/Verilog /li li Develop and optimize embedded code for high-performance systems /li li Own full lifecycle from requirements to integration /li li Collaborate on schematic capture and PCB design using Altium /li li Support component selection and signal integrity analysis /li li Provide technical support to a multidisciplinary team on projects /li li Mentor engineers and share best practices /li li Support reviews and approvals of electronic designs per standards /li li Contribute to company standards for electronics engineering including CAD models and technical reports /li li Support SEA products through manufacturing, installation and service life /li li Assist in bids/proposals with engineering estimates and customer/supplier interfacing /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Expert in VHDL/Verilog and FPGA toolchains (Intel Quartus, AMD Vivado) /li li Strong understanding of digital electronics and embedded systems /li li Knowledge of communication protocols and real-time systems /li li Experience with analogue and digital circuit design /li li PCB design understanding from schematic to layout /li li Full lifecycle experience from requirements to user sign-off on multi-disciplinary programmes /li li Experience in requirements capture, analysis, V V and configuration management /li li Excellent communication and collaboration skills /li li Ability to produce clear technical documentation /li li Demonstrable ability to plan and execute technical assignments /li /ul ul li communication and collaboration /li li mentorship and knowledge sharing /li li problem-solving and methodical thinking /li li Altium for schematic capture and PCB design /li li MATLAB, C, Python (versatile input) /li li FPGA toolchains (Intel Quartus, AMD Vivado) /li /ul
Senior Electronic Design and Firmware Engineer in Somerset employer: Systems Engineering & Assessment
At SEA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and flexibility. With generous benefits including hybrid working arrangements, extensive training opportunities, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, our Barnstaple, Bristol, and Beckington locations provide the perfect environment for PLM Engineers to thrive and contribute to meaningful projects that protect what matters most.
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