Are you a passionate leader who can motivate others, drive innovation, and foster collaboration? MBDA is looking for an experienced FPGA Lead Designer to join our highly skilled Engineering team!
Job Title: FPGA Lead Designer
Salary: Up to circa £80,000 depending on experience
Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification. This could be less depending upon project requirements.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
The opportunity:
MBDA is committed to developing exceptionally advanced products. In this role, you will have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, utilising your extensive FPGA expertise to guide, influence, and support your team in their project delivery. If you are ambitious, accomplished in your field, and eager to enhance your leadership abilities, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
What we're looking for from you:
Proven experience leading FPGA Design teams on complex projects.
Strong desire to drive collaboration and ensure successful delivery.
Extensive experience in generating complex FPGA architectures and design implementations using VHDL, Simulink, etc. Targeting Xilinx, Intel, Microsemi devices.
Proficiency in verifying complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog/UVM test-bench methodologies.
Familiarity with FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools (QuestaSim & ModelSim).
Ability to generate low-level software (C) to facilitate FPGA test and integration with the wider embedded system.
Excellent ability to configure and document designs to a high professional standard.
Please note: Some of our roles require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may be required to undertake DV (Developed Vetting) in order to successfully deliver the role.
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Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What we can offer you:
Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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