Advanced Hardware Engineer

Main duties of this position
* Development of FPGA and digital items in accordance with company processes and procedures and good engineering practice
* Development and implementation of FPGA systems using VHDL
* Development and implementation of complex DSP algorithms in VHDL
* Execution of assigned work packages of significant technical complexity in a timely manner and with consideration to wider issues, typically:
* Analysis of specific key technical issues and their resolution
* System analysis, simulation, modelling and synthesis
* Definition of technically advanced and optimised solutions
* Translate customer requirements into top level design architectures and requirements
* Project implementation as required
* Provide ad-hoc technical consultancy services to projects as required eg design reviews, troubleshooting etc
* Meeting customers, discussing requirements and proposing solutions, and preparing/contributing to proposals and bid materials

Essential
* Experience in relevant computer aided technical analysis tools, eg Matlab
* Considered an expert in the field of FPGA development
* Expert in VHDL
* Expert in verification, self-checking testbenches, BFMs, etc.
* Expert in the use of FPGA development tools such as Modelsim, Synplify, Xilinx ISE, Quartus II
* Broad understanding/appreciation of all engineering disciplines; Software, Digital and Analogue
* Electronics, mechanical design, DFx, RF theory and DSP theory to a knowledge that permits technical discussion with other experts