FPGA Engineer — Precision Power Systems (Hybrid)

Squeakywheelpromotions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned scientific facility in the UK is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer for a 3-year fixed term contract. The successful candidate will develop firmware for power supplies in the Diamond-II upgrade project, with responsibilities including designing, testing, and collaborating with teams. Applicants should hold a relevant engineering or science degree and possess strong skills in HDL development for FPGAs. The role offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including a hybrid working arrangement requiring a minimum of four onsite days per week.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure

Public holidays

Flexible working hours

Defined benefit pension scheme

On-site amenities including a nursery and cafes

Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in an industrial or scientific environment.
• Solid theoretical and practical knowledge of HDL firmware development for FPGAs.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and electronic circuit principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HDL code for Xilinx FPGAs in Vivado.
• Design interfaces to peripherals such as ADCs, DACs, and microcontrollers.
• Test FPGA designs through simulation and on-hardware validation.

Skills

HDL firmware development

Xilinx FPGAs

simulation and verification tools

C/C++

attention to detail

Education

Engineering or Science degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Tools

Vivado

LTspice

PSpice

Simscape

Job description

A renowned scientific facility in the UK is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer for a 3-year fixed term contract. The successful candidate will develop firmware for power supplies in the Diamond-II upgrade project, with responsibilities including designing, testing, and collaborating with teams. Applicants should hold a relevant engineering or science degree and possess strong skills in HDL development for FPGAs. The role offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including a hybrid working arrangement requiring a minimum of four onsite days per week.