FPGA Designer

Purpose of the Role

Working within Control Applications Group you will be responsible for developing and testing embedded FPGA images to deliver into bespoke systems and products. 

The FPGA is a fundamental part of our Motorsport ECUs used in some of the world’s most prestigious motorsport series including:

Formula 1, WEC, NASCAR, and IndyCar.

Day to day activities follow Agile development methodology. You will collaborate with teams across the department including System Engineering, Hardware, Application Development, Electronic Production and Track Support to develop and maintain our embedded FPGA images and test environments.

Principal Accountabilities

• Technically architect solutions to develop class leading FPGA solutions within an embedded system.
• Anticipate and resolve problems in areas of FPGA design.
• Deliver solutions, following engineering processes for the benefit of the business.
• Develop technically and demonstrate new technology within commercial and market realities.
• Plan, schedule and input to delivery of multiple concurrent projects (may work alongside Project /Engineering Manager) in line with business imperatives.
• Provide input into proposals, manage and communicate stakeholder requirements, resolve issues and make decisions in line with business plans.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• First class degree or upper 2nd in relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience of FPGA development, particularly AMD Xilinx.
• Act as an experienced resource for the FPGA team.
• Delivery of design tasks and operate as an effective team member.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent technical knowledge.
• A track record of prioritising, planning and coordinating activities across skills sets to maximise resource utilisation.

Desirable

• Technical knowledge to support the members of the team. Skillsets include:  Experience using digital logic and general hardware design
• VHDL and at least one scripting language (Tcl, Perl, Python)
• FPGA design including analysis, planning, documenting, capture & implementation
• FPGA verification using VHDL testbenches, file IO and scripts
• Timing closure using constraint-based timing analysis and design optimisation
• Xilinx development experience (Virtex-5, Spartan-6, Artix-7, Zynq)
• Xilinx implementation tools (ISE, PlanAhead, Vivado) •
• Version Control (Mercurial, GIT)
• Experience using a desktop computing environment (Windows & Linux)
• Microsoft Suite of productivity tools

Values and Behaviours:

• Good communicator with the ability to capture information quickly and accurately.
• Self-motivated and well organised and be able to work on tasks independently.
• Passion for innovation and excellence to remain in touch with new technologies and industry trends.
• Drive and commitment to see activities through to completion.
• Meets deadlines matching pace to the urgency of the situation.

What we can offer you 

In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields.

At McLaren Applied we firmly believe it’s the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We’re also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

• Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues).
• Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay.
• Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
• Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary
• Opportunity to join the McLaren Applied Pension Plan
• Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
• Ride-to-work with Evans Cycles – take advantage of the Government’s Cycle-to-Work scheme which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components.
• Electric car scheme – opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period.

Our values

OWNERSHIP

OPENNESS

BRAVERY

INGENUITY

HUMILITY

McLaren Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.