About this role
Camlin Technologies is looking for a talented Firmware Engineer to join its market-leading design team at its Bologna office. The successful applicant can expect to join a growing development team. While being able to work closely with others he or she will also need to demonstrate the ability to work independently.
Role
In this challenging Firmware Engineer role the successful applicant will focus on the design and development of FPGAs and digital modules (VHDL) in a communications related environment providing cryptographic and cyber security solutions.
Design, implementation, test, integration and delivery of digital communication systems
Development of VHDL for FPGAs in accordance with TRL procedures
Authoring of supporting design documentation to a high standard
Development of test harnesses to verify developed items using self-checking
testbenches, BFMs etc.
Integration of the developed firmware on the target hardware with other system components and software
Release of developed items in accordance with TRL’s configuration control procedures
Provide progress/technical updates to the project manager
Provide project schedule estimates and technical risk identification
Contribute to peer design reviews
Undertake requirements capture
Proactively support company compliance to Health and Safety legislation through adherence to company polices, processes and practices.
Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct.
Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management
Provide project schedule estimates and technical risk identification.
Proactively support company compliance through adherence to company polices, processes and practices.
Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct.
Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management.
Essential Requirements:
Degree qualified in electronics/ engineering related subject (preferably at 2.1 hons or higher); however, experience will be considered in lieu of formal academic qualifications
At least 2 years post graduate experience of FPGA development using VHDL,
preferably in the communications industry
Excellent design standards and strong debug skills
An appreciation of digital hardware design
Experience of developing self-checking testbenches, BFMs
Documentation generation: Requirements, design, interface specification, test specifications
Ability to communicate effectively in English with clients and colleagues both written and oral.
Desired Criteria:
An appreciation of other engineering disciplines; Software, Digital and Analogue Electronics
Familiarity with digital communications protocols and general networking experience
Experience of developing on large Altera and Xilinx FPGAs
Experience of ARM System On Chip
Experience of designing for security
Working knowledge of the following engineering tools; Synplify, QuestaSim, Quartus II, Xilinx ISE/EDK, CVS, DOORS
Experience of engineering development in the V model environment
Scripting; tcl/tk, perl
Personal Attributes
A good team player capable of delivering results under pressure and to strict deadlines.
Quality focused with good attention to detail.
Proactive self starter who is structured and organised; A completer / finisher.
A positive "can do" enthusiastic attitude towards addressing the technical challenges facing Camlin Technologies and our clients.
Demonstrate initiative, communication and interpersonal skills.
Innovative thinker and problem solver.
How to apply:
camlingroup.com/careers or email your CV
Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities
Camlin Group wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, race, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.