Graduate Firmware Engineer

Lumacron Technology, an ARKA Group L.P. Company, delivers world-class solutions to the optical communications marketplace. We’ve just moved into a new office in Edinburgh Park as we expand our European Headquarters, so we’re seeking a talented Graduate Firmware Engineer to help support the expansion of our product portfolio.

Position Overview

Reporting to the R&D Project Manager, candidates will be given the opportunity to contribute to the architecture and design of FPGA sub-systems within Lumacron’s flagship network monitoring products and will be responsible for the design, implementation, and verification of parts of the design. The role is multi-disciplinary and includes the development of FPGA IP Cores, full FPGA System-on-Chip RTL designs, and verification test benches. Support and mentoring will be given to integrate the candidate into the team and provide ongoing career development.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of designing FPGA IP cores or sub-systems
• Knowledge of VHDL/Verilog HDL languages for FPGA design
• Ability to work to tight timescales, individually and collaboratively
• Ability to comply with UK GOV National Security Vetting Procedures

Basic Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in electronic engineering, computer science or equivalent discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of the following:
  • Design with AMD/Intel FPGA and CPLD devices
  • Designing (code entry to timing analysis) using Intel and/or Xilinx FPGA tool sets
  • Designing for high-speed optical interfaces
• Experience developing software / embedded software
• Knowledge of Packet Networking/Telecommunications/Data Communication

Location: Edinburgh, UK

This position is based out of ARKA's Edinburgh campus.

What We Offer

• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field and share your unique ideas and creative problem-solving skills to help us continue our legacy of innovation
• Flourish and seamlessly develop great relationships with co-workers
• Participate in activities that support our local communities
• Work alongside our talented team, including employees who started as interns
• Enjoy companywide employee activities
• Receive competitive compensation and paid holidays

EHS/Environmental Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job.

Visa Restrictions

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other legally protected class.