FPGA Design Engineer

Our client has an opportunity for an FPGA Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis for an initial 12-months. For this role, our client is seeking an experienced FPGA design and verification engineer (~4+ years), to support the development of the growing portfolio of complex FPGA projects.
The current portfolio ranges from advanced signal processing systems (Image\Radio), core embedded processing systems, through to safety & security critical systems.
Role: FPGA Design Engineer
Location: Stevenage - onsite
Clearance: Full SC will need to be obtained before a start date can be set
Hourly Rate: Discussed Upon Application - via Umbrella, inside IR35
What you'll be doing:
The role involves working at all phases of the FPGA design and verification cycle; hence, the candidate would be responsible some of the following key activities:

• Generating complex FPGA architectures and design implementations (VHDL, Simulink etc), targeting Xilinx, Intel, Microsemi devices.
• Verifying complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog\UVM test-bench methodologies.
• Using FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools (QuestaSim & ModelSim).
• Generating low-level software (C) to facilitate FPGA test and integration with the wider embedded system.
• Configuring and Documenting designs to a high professional standard.
• Working as part of a multidiscipline team to deliver complex FPGA based projects.

Skillset/experience required:

• Ideally we are looking for candidates that are degree qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience in FPGA development.
• Competent VHDL Language and Design Skills.
• Competent Verification Skills using VHDL and SystemVerilog methodologies
• A deep proven level of experience designing for Xilinx, Intel or Microsemi FPGAs
• Experience of professionally configuring and documenting designs
• Experience of working as part of a large multidiscipline team

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!
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