FPGA/Electronics Developer

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers and accelerators. With a proud history of delivering complex projects to the oil and gas industry, we are looking for talented individuals to help us shape the path towards a sustainable energy future.

The Controls Research & Development department is responsible for design and development of next generation control systems for renewable energies. The department will be part of developing advanced products for the present and future renewables market – targeting emerging markets within hydropower, electrification, offshore wind and hydrogen.

The department is developing new technologies and enabling digitalization. Controls R&D consists of 3 discipline teams:

• Architecture & Verification
• HW Electronics & Mechanics
• Software

Our development strategy is built on state-of-the-art processes and methodology. The departments have direct access to in-house lab facilities with equipment and tools for concept development, prototyping and testing.

As FPGA/Electronics Developer you will become our expert within the field, assigned to product development projects. You will take part in all project phases from concept definition to design, verification, industrialization and product support. If your background is more related to software development in addition to FPGA design, this is also interesting for this role. Are you the one we are looking for?

What will you be doing?

• Leading contributor within your expert field for studies and early phase projects
• Defining the architecture and building blocks to support the product portfolio demand
• Work assignments will include analysis, design, coding, testing and maintenance of specific functionality. Focus will be on FPGA design in addition to embedded electronics or software
• Leading and organizing the FPGA scope
• Contribute to deliverables with high quality and reliability
• Perform failure mode & effect and fault root cause analysis of new and legacy products
• Define and maintain FPGA design processes and tools

We think you should have:

• B/MSc degree within electronics, cybernetics or similar
• 5+ years’ relevant experience in product development
• Experience from development of FPGA’s
• Experience with one or more of the following is a benefit
  • SOC based solutions
  • Electronic board design
  • Software design
  • SIL rated development
• Good people and communication skills
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Ability to handle complex specifications and develop consistent solutions

More reasons to work with us:

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects ranging from oil and gas, renewables to aqua culture
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services provided by Aker Care
• Access to welfare club with free gym facilities, sports equipment hire and cabins for rent in the mountains and by the sea
• Free parking and chargers for electrical cars
• 30-minute drive from Oslo
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days a week

Interested? Contact us.

For more information about the position please contact:

Carl Hjalmar Knap, Senior Manager, Electronics & Mechanics
Carl.knap@akersolutions.com

Rolf Erik Smith, Senior Advisor, NES Advantage Solutions,
rolf.smith@nesfircroft.com

Applications will be evaluated continuously, so no need to wait until the deadline to apply.

NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services.

Semac background checks are performed on all final candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Aker Solutions is empowered by its diverse workforce. We ensure a good working environment where equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion are considered vital to our success. We believe diversity creates value, attracts talent, and makes life more interesting. We therefore encourage and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds related to race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, disability, age, and more.