Are you feeling unfulfilled in your current role as a Firmware Engineer or FPGA Design Engineer? Are you tired of navigating the complexities of a large corporate environment where your contributions feel limited to a small aspect of a broader project? If you’re yearning for a more dynamic and engaging opportunity, we have just the role for you!

For over a decade, we’ve partnered with a pioneering company that specializes in cutting-edge imaging and acoustic technology designed for underwater applications. As a valued member of their team, you will immerse yourself in a high-tech industry that is making significant strides in areas like deep-sea infrastructure, renewable energy, marine life tracking, dive search and recovery, oil and gas exploration, and scientific research. With the support of their parent company, they are on the brink of launching next-generation sonar systems aimed at enhancing underwater solutions for clients around the globe.

Your workplace will be a modern manufacturing facility located in Ulverston, Cumbria, at the edge of the stunning Lake District National Park, or you can choose to work remote with only one week per month required on-site. This flexibility allows you to enjoy the lush landscapes while advancing your career in an innovative underwater technology market.

In this engaging role, you will join a collaborative design team that excels in acoustics, imaging, mechanical and electronic design, embedded software, and application development. As a Firmware Engineer, you will take on crucial responsibilities, including developing solutions in VHDL or Verilog for a multi-channel analogue and digital signal sampling system that operates in real-time. Your contributions will encompass the complete development cycle, from crafting test benches and simulations to synthesis, timing closure, and utilizing debugging tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive new product inception and definition by contributing to five new developments/products.
• Design and develop firmware (using VHDL or Verilog) for advanced real-time multi-beam sonar equipment.
• Conduct advanced test benching and debugging of HDL designs.
• Ensure successful timing closure.
• Create DSP solutions leveraging Xilinx FPGAs.

Qualifications Needed:

• A degree or relevant qualification in electronics or a related field, though candidates with diverse educational backgrounds will also be considered.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a commercial setting, showcasing your achievements in HDL design and VHDL or Verilog development.
• Familiarity with Xilinx devices (such as Spartan, Artix, Kintex, Virtex, Ultrascale, Zynq, or Ultrascale+) and their development platforms (Vivado, Vitis).
• Proficiency in utilizing lab-based test and measurement equipment.
• Background in software and/or hardware development and embedded systems.

What You’ll Receive:

• A flexible work schedule with 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and options for remote work.
• An annual performance-based bonus and attractive benefits, including 6x salary death in service life assurance.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme and income protection insurance.
• A generous pension plan starting with a 5.5% employer contribution.
• 25 days of holiday with incremental increases based on length of service.
• Enhanced family leave policies and an employer-funded health cash plan.

Join a vibrant culture where technical challenges are embraced, autonomy is encouraged, and there is a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and work-life balance. Enjoy a satisfying career with a positive environment leading to low turnover, backed by renewed investment for future growth. Experience the possibilities of working on unique products and projects in the evolving subsea industry!