Lead Firmware Engineer

Lead Firmware EngineerBasildon6-Month ContractPaying up to 74p/h (Inside IR35) Key ResponsibilitiesFirmware requirements capture and management.FPGA design and analysis.Production of documentation for other engineers and evidence for design reviews.Development of FPGA test and FPGA integration plans.Perform system integration work with PCB designers and embedded software engineers.Support all firmware designs through the company''s firmware process - training will be given.Modification of existing firmware designs and test benches. Essential Skills and ExperienceUsing FPGA technologies, especially from either Xilinx, Microsemi (Actel) or Lattice and their tools.Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or System Verilog/ UVM.Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route.Ability to analyse system-level requirements and derive detailed Firmware requirements.A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar.Experience of working on safety-related firmware to IEC 61508 would be advantageous.De-bugging firmware designs and supporting verification and integration at the hardware and system level alongside Software and Hardware Engineers.Making technical decisions and mitigating technical risk for Firmware design activities.Ability to communicate effectively across different disciplines, both verbally and in written form.Familiarity with Siemens EDA FPGA ..... full job details .....