Firmware Engineering Intern L

Lumacron Technology, an ARKA Group L.P. Company, delivers world-class solutions to the optical communications marketplace. We have a new office in Edinburgh Park as we expand our European Headquarters, so we're seeking Industrial placement Firmware Engineers to help work on short term projects to enhance Lumacron's flagship network monitoring products. The Edinburgh office comprises of a small, dynamic team of 20 who enjoy a relaxed but hard-working culture. This environment allows unique access across all disciplines in the company for a broad work experience.

Position Overview
Reporting to the R&D Project Manager, candidates will be given the opportunity to take part in the day-to-day development process. The projects are multi-disciplinary and include architecture, design and verification of FPGA sub-systems, collaborating with peer design teams in hardware and software. The role is multi-disciplinary and includes development of FPGA IP Cores, full FPGA System-on-Chip RTL designs and verification test benches. Support will be given to integrate the candidate into the team and training on the tools that are used will be provided.

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 the UK GOV National Security Vetting Procedures (see link below)

Basic Qualifications

• Studying towards 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 Telecommunication/Data Communication
• Knowledge of Telecoms Framing and Packet structures (OTN, SONET/SDH, PDH, Ethernet)

Location: Edinburgh, UK
This position is based out of ARKA's Edinburgh campus.

When you choose to join the ARKA Student Program, you will:

• 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 routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. 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. To apply, send a request to

Visa Restrictions
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.