Firmware Engineer - FPGAs

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend most of their time (~80%) working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

Package: £37,860 - £56,800 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Closing Date: 29th October 2024

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Firmware Engineer for the Non-Nuclear Components Group.

This role is ideally suited to an Electronics Engineer with experience of FPGA design and verification, capable of defining firmware requirements and architecting firmware systems.

In growing our capability in this area, we will also be looking to grow your skills and knowledge as an Engineer with opportunities for development and progression across our programmes of work.

Responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to the production and delivery of technical reports and presentations

• Design and/or verification in either VHDL, SV and/or UVM

• Contribute to the delivery of the system from concept to realisation

• Support the progress of designs through product life cycle

• Understand the hazards and associated risks of any work conducted

• Maintaining and promote high standards in ESH (Environmental, safety & health), security and quality

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline or relevant working experience

• Previous experience of firmware design or verification

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Integration of FPGA / SoC systems

• TCL scripting and SoC

• Implementation and Verification of designs in VHDL, OSVVM or System Verilog and UVM

• Knowledge of DO-254, IEC 61508 or similar standards

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.

• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).

• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.

• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.

• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.

• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).

• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.

• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.

• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

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