Embedded FPGA engineer

Role: Firmware Engineer Location: Dursley, Gloucester and a fully onsite role Salary: £40,000-£50,000 We are looking for a new colleague to join our engineering department at our location in Gloucestershire. The successful candidate will be welcomed on board a small engineering team to design and develop bespoke products in a project-based environment. The core of your work will be developing embedded software for Xilinx FPGA's (VHDL) and PIC microcontrollers (C, C++). Essential skills: Formal qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng. At least 3-5 years of experience in FPGA (or ASIC) Design and Verification. Excellent VHDL and C/C++ coding skills. Experience of working with microprocessors, preferable with PIC microprocessors. Ability to derive FPGA architectures & requirements from System requirements. Desirable Skills Good understanding of analogue and digital circuit designs. Ability to carry out schematic designs. Ability to develop GUI programs for windows-based systems for data acquisition from the developed system. Experience in working with databases.Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for developing full turn key systems which involves the integration of PIC microprocessors and Xilinx FPG's. You will need to work to strict customer deadlines and juggle multiple projects. You must enjoy working in small teams where knowledge is shared, experience gained, and high-quality solutions delivered to our customers. Working hours: 37½ hours per week 08:00am to 17:00pm Monday to Thursday 08:00am to 12:30pm on Friday Benefits: Scottish Widows Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme - 5% employee, 4% employer AXA Healthcare - we pay scheme fees, eligible to join following successful completion of 3-month probationary period 20 days annual leave, accrue an extra day every 2 years up to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays (8 days) How to apply? Please send a CV to People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas