LFW: Contract VHDL ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer

LFW: Contract VHDL ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer

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thegreengoblet

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1,040 posts

223 months

Monday 11th December 2006
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Hello

I am a VHDL ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer looking for a new Contract as my current Contract expires in January 2007.

I have over 12 years specific experience as an ASIC/FPGA Designer, and have been Contracting for over 9 years. I have worked for both Commercial and Military Companies and have experience in the Space, Networking, and Broadcasting Industries.

I undertake all aspects of the Design Cycle including Architecting, Specification, VHDL Design and Simulation, Synthesis, Place and Route, Hardware Level Testing, and Support and Technical Documentation.

I am based in Hampshire and would like something reasonably local as I have a young family.

Please email me for a full CV and any further information.

Many thanks
Bill

dilbert

7,741 posts

238 months

Friday 15th December 2006
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I don't know if they're still advertising but Tandberg Television have been advertising (again) within the last month. They were looking for someone to do DVB compression IIRC.

They're in your area, it's a bit of a stretch for me. Heck it may even be your old job! hehe

Could be worth checking out though.

thegreengoblet

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1,040 posts

223 months

Friday 15th December 2006
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dilbert said:
I don't know if they're still advertising but Tandberg Television have been advertising (again) within the last month. They were looking for someone to do DVB compression IIRC.

They're in your area, it's a bit of a stretch for me. Heck it may even be your old job! hehe

Could be worth checking out though.


How spooky.... not my old job, but where my current Contract is!! My last 2 Contract extensions here at Tandberg have only been for 4 weeks each, so the work is drying up. Also, there's a big push to replace Contractors for Permy staff. A real shame as it's less than 2 miles from where I live. Never mind, I've had 2 years out of them.

Anyway, thanks for the info thumbup

scoobiewrx

4,863 posts

233 months

Tuesday 19th December 2006
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I'd recommend going permanent. The contract market isn't what it used to be and these days it's getting harder to source long term contracts (6mths+). Permanent employment for the right person can pay really well, and although it's not quite the same as working for yourself it sure is a lot more stable.

Tandberg are a reasonable company to work for and they design good kit. Their design engineers are generally top notch and well sought after as the broadcast market in the UK is very competitive but a lot of companies that design high tech are moving to permy employees as this way that all important IP doesn't wander off and find it's way into another product albeit somewhat re-engineered.

Have you tried the Isle Of Wight if that's not too far for you.

Edited by scoobiewrx on Tuesday 19th December 22:36