Application Support Engineer - FPGA Tools

We are recruiting for a Application Suipport Engineer - FPGA Tools, for a leading Defence organisation based in Stevenage.This is a hybrid role with 2/3 days on site, 2/3 days WFH.Overview of department:As an Application Support Engineer specialising in FPGA Tools, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth operation and optimal performance of FPGA development environments within our organisation. You will bridge the gap between our end-users (FPGA designers, hardware engineers, and software developers) and both our internal IT teams and external software vendors. Your primary focus will be on providing technical assistance, maintaining tool functionality, managing software licenses, and contributing to the strategic roadmap for our FPGA infrastructure.Responsibilities:Tool Maintenance and Version ManagementManage the software versioning schedule for all FPGA toolsets.Generate comprehensive discovery and installation documentation for the different FPGA tools.Coordinate application upgrades through the company''s certification, packaging, and acceptance testing processes.Perform regular application maintenance, including installing updates, patches, and debugging procedures to optimize performance.License Management and ProcurementMonitor trends in FPGA tool license usage and develop action plans based on current and future demands.Proactively propose license procurement and vendor remixes to stay ahead of future company and project needs.Execute license demands ..... full job details .....