Hardware FPGA Engineer
Rochester (Medway) Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering
Job description
Hardware FPGA Engineer
Would you like to be a member of a dedicated expert team responsible for the design and verification of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)? We currently have a vacancy for a Hardware FPGA Engineer at our site in Rochester.
This role will provide you with the satisfaction of being a key part of our integrated development team for our range of leading-edge flight control products, mission computers, head mounted and head up displays.
Your main responsibilities as a Hardware FPGA Engineer will involve:
Providing technical expertise in the development and delivery of FPGA development from requirements development, concept and detailed design, coding VHDL, synthesis and through to complete verification
Understanding of FPGA design impacts on wider product engineering disciplines
Managing own tasks within schedules and budgets to meet programme needs
Delivering design artefacts in support of company standards
Your skills and qualifications:
Proven knowledge of PLD / FPGA technologies and development tools and techniques
Experience of working in an FPGA development team, with good appreciation of cost and schedule constraints on designs
Experience of digital hardware circuits design with FPGAs would be an advantage
Working knowledge and experience of SysML, Matlab and Simulink design tools is desirable
Proven experience and knowledge of video processing and control law algorithms would be an advantage
Working knowledge & experience of UVM, constrained random verification would also be an advantage.
Degree/HND in relevant discipline would be advantageous
What we're looking for in you:
You will be a self-starter, capable of managing own work and have an innovative approach to design and driving improvements to working practices. Working with other disciplines within a team to optimise solutions and minimise impacts from dependencies. You will have the ability to deliver to tight timescales and budgets.
Location: Rochester
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
Electronic Systems
The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defense electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.
We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. You'll have the opportunity to work from concept to completion, giving you real ownership of projects. Whatever you do, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference to people's lives.
BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.
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