Hardware Firmware Design Engineer

3 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa Datafin IT Recruitment Full time

ENVIRONMENT:A world-class Security Specialist in Centurion seeks the technical expertise of a Hardware Firmware Design Engineer who is proficient in Firmware development (HDL compiled for FPGAs), Hardware development, testing and integration. You will develop common and reusable HDL library building blocks based on industry standards (VHDL) while designing high-speed digital hardware using technologies such FPGA SOCs. The successful incumbent must possess a B.Eng. Degree in Electronics and preferably 5 years experience in Firmware or Hardware Design (HDL), Design documentation (Requirement capture to Testing capture), VHDL Coding and industry practices and standards., FPGA based Hardware Design experience & Hardware bring-up (Testing and debugging). DUTIES:Develop common and reusable HDL library building blocks based on industry standards (VHDL).Design of high-speed digital hardware using technologies such FPGA SOCs.Design of test environments using tools such as ModelSim.Create and maintain development documentation according to the Hardware development process (Requirements, Design Descriptions and Test Documentation).Configuration and version control of the baselines using GIT.Interface with Project Management team and provide feedback on progress and schedule.Typical design technologies utilized are:Xilinx, Microsemi, Intel/Altera FPGA and SOCsHighspeed serial interfacesCAN interfacesPCIe interfacesGigabit EthernetDDR MemoryTypical tools utilized are:Vivado, LiberoSoC and Quartus PrimeHDL DesignerModelSim and QuestaSimHyperLynxMentor DesignerLTSpice (analog simulations)DOORS for requirement capturing REQUIREMENTS:Qualifications B.Eng. Degree (Electronics). Experience/Skills 5 Years experience in Firmware or Hardware Design (HDL) will be an advantage.Design documentation (Requirement capture to Testing capture).Skilled in VHDL Coding and industry practices and standards.FPGA based Hardware Design experience.Hardware bring-up (Testing and debugging). Advantageous Relevant Honours and Masters.Firmware with the focus on radar and electronic warfare.High-speed A2D interfacing to FPGAs, transceivers.Xilinx RFSOC.Analog designFibre communication.EMI design concepts. ATTRIBUTES:Leadership: Guides and mentors Junior Engineers, making decisions, and driving the project forward.Works Autonomously: Being self-reliant in solving complex problems without constant supervision.Forthcoming: Proactively shares ideas, concerns, and feedback with the team.Oral and Written Communication: Effectively conveys technical concepts and project updates to stakeholders.Enthusiasm: Shows a genuine passion for Engineering and stays motivated in challenging situations.Meets Deadlines: Prioritizes tasks effectively and manages time to ensure project milestones are met. While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful. COMMENTS:When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only

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