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This position requires an experienced Firmware (VHDL), Digital or Analog Hardware Design Engineer within the Hardware Engineering Group. We are looking for an individual who is proficient in one or more of the above hardware development skills, with applicable testing and integration experience.
Your role
Develop common and reusable HDL library building blocks based on industry standards (VHDL)
Design of high-speed digital hardware using technologies such FPGA SOC’s
Design of test environments using tools such as Modelsim
Mil Spec Power supply design
Low Signal Amplification
Photo diode detector / Laser diode driving circuits
Create and maintain development documentation according to the hardware development process (Requirements, Design Descriptions and Test Documentation)
Configuration and version control of the baselines
Interface with project management team and provide feedback on progress and schedule
Typical design technologies utilised are:
Mil Spec Power supply design
Xilinx, Microsemi, Intel/Altera FPGA and SOC’s
Highspeed serial interfaces
CAN interfaces
PCIe interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet
Aurora
A2D / D2A High Speed / Serdes
DDR Memory
DC-DC converters, Regulation
Mil Spec protection, filtering and power conditioning
EMI compliance
Typical tools utilized are:
Vivado, LiberoSoC and Quartus Prime
HDL Designer
ModelSim
HyperLynx
Mentor Designer
LTSpice (analog simulations)
DOORS for requirement capturing
Skills in the following will be an advantage:
Firmware VHDL / HDL Designer, Modelsim
Xilinx RFSOC
Hyper lynx for PCB analysis
High-speed A2D interfacing to FPGAs, transceivers
Analog design includes Mil Spec Power supply design
Fiber communication
EMI design concepts
Fault finding skills
Your profile
Required knowledge:
Leadership: guiding and mentoring junior engineers, making decisions, and driving the project forward
Working Autonomously: being self-reliant in solving complex problems without constant supervision
Forthcoming: proactively sharing ideas, concerns, and feedback with the team
Oral and Written Communication: effectively conveying technical concepts and project updates to stakeholders
Enthusiasm: showing a genuine passion for engineering and staying motivated in challenging situations
Meeting Deadlines: prioritizing tasks effectively and managing time to ensure project milestones are met
Practical Experience:
5 years’ experience in any of the three categories
Design documentation (requirement capture to testing capture)
Hardware bring-up (testing and debugging)
Qualification:
B.Eng. Degree (Electronics)
Honours and Master will be an advantage
Person Specification:
Excellent interpersonal skills
Teamwork and collaboration.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritise and multi-task
Professionalism and strong work ethic
Oral and written communications skills
Deadline:14th May,2026
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