FPGA Engineer

Our client, a prominent name in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a contract FPGA Engineer to join their esteemed team. This role is centred in the Surveillance Sector, where you will play a crucial part in developing firmware and working on FPGAs that support both proven surveillance radar systems and breakthrough next-generation technologies.Key Responsibilities:Developing high-performance firmware for critical surveillance radar solutions like Osprey and SeasprayEngaging in requirement capture, architecture definition, design maturation, integration, and qualification support of next-generation surveillance radarsAnalysing system-level requirements and capturing/deriving detailed firmware requirementsUtilising technical expertise in firmware design techniques and tools, from VHDL to place-and-routeSpecifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place-and-routeIntegrating and debugging complex systems where firmware interacts with hardware and softwareCollaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure successful project deliveryMentoring junior team members to enhance their skills in firmware developmentJob Requirements:Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a related fieldAbility to analyse system level requirements and derive detailed firmware requirementsExperience in firmware design techniques and tools, from VHDL to place-and-routeExperience with FPGA architectures such as system-on-chip (e.g., ..... full job details .....