FPGA Engineer

Job Title: FPGA Engineer
Position: Permanent
Location: Dublin, Ireland

Our client are a manufacturer of high performance sensors for use in Aerospace and Marine technology.

Role Overview:
As a Product FPGA Engineer, you will be a key player in our FPGA team, working on designing and delivering state-of-the-art FPGA-based systems. Your expertise will help shape our future products, ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability in our inertial systems.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and specification of FPGA blocks to meet product requirements
Prepare detailed design documentation, including FPGA requirements, specifications, design descriptions, and test specifications
Conduct FPGA verification work in the laboratory, including system integration and test activities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide input into system architecture and design reviews
Develop, simulate, and verify VHDL-based FPGA designs
Provide schematic, PCB layout support, and participate in design reviews

Technical Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering
Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python) and programming languages (e.g., C/C++) for design environment development and laboratory test analysis
Strong understanding of FPGA design flow, including Verification, Synthesis, Partitioning, Place & Route, Timing Closure, and Power Estimation
Familiarity with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C), memory technologies, and interface protocols
Experience in electronic circuit and system design (analog, digital, and power)
Knowledge of embedded systems and processor architectures
Familiar with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and signal analyzers
Proficient with tools such as SVN & Git
Experience with VHDL and ECSS-Q-ST-60-02 standards is preferred
Familiarity with ASIC and FPGA development for space projects is a plus
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and hardware/system debugging skills