Firmware Engineer

Our international tech client, delivering world-class solutions in the area of communications, is recruiting a talented and experienced Firmware Developer.
Reporting to the R&D Project Manager, you will manage architecture, design and verification of FPGA sub-systems.
This diverse role will allow you the opportunity to develop FPGA IP Cores, full FPGA System-on-Chip RTL designs and verification test-benches.
Key Role Requirements • Qualified to degree level in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent discipline.
• Experience of designing FPGA IP cores or sub-systems.
• Designing FPGA architectures from a technical specification.
• Design with AMD/Intel FPGA and CPLD devices.
• Using VHDL/Verilog HDL languages for FPGA design.
• Implementing high speed, multi-frequency clocking architectures.
• Designing (code entry to timing analysis) using Intel and/or Xilinx FPGA tool sets.
• Designing for high-speed optical interfaces.
• Designing for high-speed SERDES interfaces (up to 28G/56G).
• Knowledge of revision control systems; CVS, Subversion, GIT or similar.
• Ability to comply with the UK GOV National Security Vetting Procedures (see link below) https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting The role comes with a highly competitive salary + package: optional pre-tax pension contribution, 28 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays), performance-related bonus scheme, fantastic working environment.
Please get in touch with your CV if you feel this opportunity is a brilliant match for your skill-set, your experience and your talent.