Hardware Firmware Engineer
Hardware Firmware Engineer
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Job Description
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading South African defence and security company that is currently seeking an experienced Hardware Firmware Design Engineer to join their Hardware Engineering Group. This role will play a key part in the development of firmware and high-speed digital hardware systems including FPGAs and SoC-based platforms.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop reusable HDL building blocks based on VHDL and industry standards.
- Design high-speed digital hardware using FPGA SoCs (Xilinx Microsemi Intel/Altera).
- Create test environments using tools such as ModelSim or QuestaSim.
- Document development lifecycle: requirements design and testing.
- Manage version control and configuration using GIT.
- Collaborate with project management on timelines and progress.
Technologies & Interfaces:
- Interfaces: CAN PCIe Gigabit Ethernet DDR Memory Fibre.
- Tools: Vivado LiberoSoC Quartus Prime HDL Designer HyperLynx Mentor Designer LTSpice DOORS.
- Firmware Focus Areas (Advantageous):
- Radar and electronic warfare systems
- High-speed A2D interfacing
- Xilinx RFSoC
- EMI design concepts
Candidate Profile:
Minimum Requirements:
- Qualification: . Degree in Electronics (Honours or Masters advantageous)
- 5 years of practical experience in firmware/hardware design
- Proficient in VHDL coding and HDL-based development
- Demonstrated experience in FPGA-based hardware design and integration
- Strong capability in test debug and hardware bring-up
Key Competencies:
- Self-reliant and proactive with strong leadership potential
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Analytical thinker with a strong problem-solving ability
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
Employment Type
Full-Time
