FPGA Engineer - Consultant

Awerian is a part of the TTP Group, based in green surroundings within a purpose-built facility close to Cambridge.

Breakthrough technology is vital for strengthening UK Defence and Homeland Security. As an FPGA Engineer - Consultant at Awerian, you will be at the forefront of this innovation race and support interesting and challenging projects which contribute to the defence and protection of the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats. 

Awerian are continuing their rapid growth plan, making this a great time to join our multi-disciplinary team.  You will build on our successful track record, developing your career at the cutting edge of research and development and supported by our team of experts. We’re a business of individuals – however, our curiosity brings us together and it drives what we do. Whether you’re leading a project or part of a project team, the ethos and structure of Awerian is designed to help you connect and thrive.

Your work will have a real-world impact. You will explore pioneering concepts through collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams of skilled scientists, engineers, and designers. You’ll see ideas become reality as you create impactful solutions through Awerian’s rapid approach to design, development and implementation.

As an FPGA Engineer - Consultant, you will tackle diverse, real-world challenges from the ground up. Typically, this will involve the whole product life cycle, capturing requirements, design and development, documentation, testing, and delivery. Awerian’s wide variety of intriguing projects, from proof-of-concept through to working prototypes, provide stimulating intellectual and practical challenges.

Requirements:

You bring a track record of academic excellence, hold a relevant degree, and have proven technical capabilities including the design and development of technology solutions in FPGA firmware (in VHDL/Verilog, using a toolchain such as Vivado / Quartus), have a proven track record of design and implementation of technological solutions.

Experience in developing Digital Signal Processing algorithms is highly advantageous. 

In addition, experience in any of the following is desirable: 

• DSP/system modelling in MATLAB/Simulink 

• Electronics development 

• Embedded software development (typically with C/C++ and Linux expertise) 

• RADAR or communications applications 

• Software Defined Radios (SDRs) 

We are keen to hear from FPGA Engineers with experience from diverse industry backgrounds, and from recent graduate to developed career stage, but previous experience in the defence sector is an advantage.

TTP operates from an award-winning campus in green surroundings, just south of Cambridge.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Annual profit-related bonus    
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance (employees + dependants) 
• Free lunch and refreshments daily
• Life insurance (6 x salary)
• 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced parental leave, with flexible return-to-work options 
• Electric car leasing scheme  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Interest-free season ticket loan  
• A wide range of social activities including squash, arts and crafts, and TTP’s own rock band  
• Discounts and memberships for local sports and cultural venues 
• A comprehensive relocation package (if applicable)

Please note:

You must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

This role is not eligible for UKVI visa sponsorship scheme.

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