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Summary

Designs and verifies FPGA hardware for onboard navigation systems in the aerospace and defence sector: defining requirements, writing VHDL, running functional simulations, and lab-testing designs. Core tech: VHDL, FPGA digital architecture design, and signal processing (FFT, filters).

We're looking for a Hardware FPGA Engineer to develop onboard navigation systems within the aerospace and defence sector.

🎯 Responsibilities

  • Design and implement digital FPGA architectures for embedded systems.
  • Develop programmable logic using VHDL.
  • Define and analyse technical design requirements.
  • Perform functional simulations and verify the correct operation of designs.
  • Conduct hardware testing and validation activities in a laboratory environment.
  • Participate in the complete FPGA development lifecycle, from requirements definition through implementation and verification.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hardware and electronic systems.

🛠️ Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience in FPGA hardware development within complex and regulated technical environments.
  • University degree in Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with FPGA development, including digital architecture design, functional simulation, and hardware verification in a laboratory environment.
  • Experience implementing signal processing algorithms, such as FFT and filters.
  • Strong proficiency in the VHDL hardware description language.
  • Ability to understand electronic and computing architectures and work with structured systems engineering methodologies.
  • Experience preparing technical documentation, including design documentation, test documentation, and related deliverables.

➕ Nice to have

  • Knowledge of GNSS signal processing.
  • Experience with version control systems, such as Git.

🤗 Benefits

  • Flexible start and finish times.
  • Intensive working hours on Fridays and during the summer.
  • Personalized career development plan.
  • Training and language learning support.
  • National and international mobility opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews.
  • Flexible compensation options and discounts on selected brands.
  • Wellbeing program including health, dental, and accident insurance.
  • Free fruit and coffee.
  • Physical, mental, and financial health training.

Must-have skills: VHDL, Embedded Hardware.

Nice-to-have skills: Technical Skills, Systems Engineering, Functional Testing.

Open only to candidates already eligible to work in the EU.

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