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!