FPGA Tools & Infrastructure Engineer

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit an FPGA Tools & Infrastructure Engineer on an initial 12 - month contract. As the FPGA Tools & Infrastructure Engineer, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth operation and optimal performance of FPGA development environments within our organisation.

Role: FPGA Tools & Infrastructure Engineer
Pay: Up to £50 per hour via Umbrella
Location: Stevenage
Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 12 months Contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: SC Required, Can start on BPSS

Responsibilities:

• Manage the software versioning schedule for all FPGA toolsets.
• Generate comprehensive discovery and installation documentation for the different FPGA tools.
• Coordinate application upgrades through the company's certification, packaging, and acceptance testing processes.
• Perform regular application maintenance, including installing updates, patches, and debugging procedures to optimize performance.
• Monitor trends in FPGA tool license usage and develop action plans based on current and future demands.
• Proactively propose license procurement and vendor remixes to stay ahead of future company and project needs.
• Execute license demands through effective communication with tool vendors and adherence to company procurement processes.
• Act as the primary liaison between end-users and the company's Information Management Teams/Software Vendors for all IT hardware and software issues related to FPGA tools.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues reported by users or identified through monitoring, specifically relating to FPGA development tools, hardware, and designs.
• Contribute to the development of the IT Hardware and Software Roadmaps for FPGA tools, encompassing infrastructure, IT computing hardware, and applications.
• Gather feedback from users to identify areas for improvement in FPGA tools and workflows, relaying this information to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice and support to users on best practices for FPGA design, implementation, and debugging.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, user guides, tutorials, and training materials to empower users in effectively utilizing FPGA technology.

Essential Skills:

• An understanding of FPGA architecture, digital logic design, and hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog).
• Proficiency in using key FPGA design tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus Prime, or Lattice Radiant, including their functionalities for synthesis, place and route, timing analysis, and simulation.
• Ability to debug FPGA designs using tools like ChipScope or SignalTap, and analyse hardware and software interactions.
• Knowledge of operating systems, databases, programming languages, and networking concepts.
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to FPGA tools and infrastructure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences, including end-users, IT teams, and vendors.
• Ability to provide helpful, patient, and effective support to users, even under pressure.
• Proven ability to create and maintain clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documentation.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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