Lead FPGA Engineer
Date: Nov 29, 2024
Location: Dunfermline, GB, KY11 8GR
Company: Optos
Lead FPGA Engineer
Permanent
ROLE SUMMARY
We are currently looking for a Lead FPGA Engineer to join our Research and Development team, based in Dunfermline. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly motivated team of engineers working for a company who are the world leaders in retinal imaging products. You will provide project and technical leadership for the design and development of FPGA/embedded firmware architectures and solutions for new retinal imaging product development and existing retinal imaging product improvement, as part of a multi-disciplinary R&D team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive concept generation, analysis and development of innovative FPGA/embedded firmware architectures and lead the FPGA team in successful solution delivery, in accordance with design control process.
- Plan, develop and maintain the FPGA/embedded technology roadmap for emerging technologies, feature implementation, performance improvements, and cost reduction, whilst minimising maintenance burden.
- Responsible for work breakdown estimates and timely delivery of FPGA/embedded architectures and design solutions for complex multi-engineer projects against requirements.
- Responsible for the technical specifications, documented design and efficacy of FPGA/embedded firmware architecture and design solutions.
- Peer review, oversight and technical authority over outputs of the R&D FPGA/embedded firmware team.
- Execute all aspects of FPGA/embedded firmware development; collaborating with engineers during electronic design; HDL development and behavioural verification; implementation within hardware using appropriate tool chains; hardware bring-up and troubleshooting, working with on chip logic diagnostics, logic analysers, oscilloscopes, and debug tools are required.
- Responsible for development and execution of test methods for design verification and validation of FPGA modules and systems.
- Drive continual improvement into the FPGA design cycle for design, implementation and review, including adopting best practices and emerging approaches.
- Mentor and strengthen FPGA team, both with the practical workplace support, as well as working with engineers through their professional development.
- Communicate design intent and operational workflow of designed FPGA and embedded firmware architectures and solutions to engineers and management from different business areas and disciplines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Educated to degree level in software/embedded firmware engineering, electronic engineering or equivalent education gained through work experiences.
- Extensive experience of complex FPGA/embedded design essential – minimum 10 years.
- Technical excellence in FPGA/embedded architecting and detailed design, including simulated and hardware verification and debug methods.
- Experience of ownership and delivery of FPGA/firmware design solutions that interact substantially in other engineering areas (e.g. optical, mechanical, software, electronic).
- Strong competence and extensive experience in development with VHDL or similar.
- Previous experience of medical manufacture or instrumentation environment preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of electronics and/or opto-mechanical embedded system design highly preferred.
- Competence and experience in programming preferred (assembler, C, C++, C# or other programming languages, including low level / driver development).
- Knowledge of ISO13485 and FDA Medical Design Control processes desirable.
- Ability to rapidly adapt to new technologies and assess their potential impact and usefulness in diverse areas within the company.
- An ability to plan and deliver to schedule while managing time effectively.
- Team orientated, responsive, and customer focused.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
BENEFITS
At Optos, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age or protected veteran status.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience and want to join a great team, please click on the Apply button!