Electronics FPGA Design Engineer

About the Client:

Our client is a leading figure in Europe’s aerospace sector, with a focus on satellite systems, space exploration, and security solutions. With decades of expertise, they are known for advancing satellite technologies that facilitate communication, Earth observation, and scientific missions. As a reliable partner to governmental and commercial organizations worldwide, they consistently push the boundaries of technological innovation while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and excellence within the space industry.

Position Overview:

As part of the Electronics Department, you will be responsible for designing and testing FPGA firmware for space applications. Our electronic units control high-precision motors, actively reduce vibrations, and process high-resolution image data and sensor signals. If you’re eager to prove your designs can meet demanding performance requirements while operating in the harsh environment of space for many years, we invite you to join our team..

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and define requirements for FPGA designs.
• Develop design architecture and break down requirements into functional blocks.
• Implement FPGA designs and define necessary constraints.
• Create design documentation in compliance with internal and external standards.
• Develop and execute test benches for RTL and timing simulations.
• Perform formal verification of FPGA designs, including timing analysis, code coverage, and coding rule checks.
• Support FPGA integration on target hardware.
• Define verification concepts and plans.
• Conduct FPGA verification and testing on target hardware.
• Program test hardware for automated execution of hardware test cases.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (Technical University / University of Applied Sciences).
• Several years of professional experience in VHDL design for synthesis and behavioural modelling, preferably in the space industry.
• Proficiency in using state-of-the-art design and simulation tools (e.g., Libero, Modelsim).
• Experience with FPGA design and verification according to ECSS-E-ST-20-40 and ECSS-Q-ST-60-02 standards.
• Familiarity with mitigating single event effects caused by radiation.
• Experience in implementing and verifying FPGA-based signal processing and control algorithms.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++ or Python.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

What the Client Offers:

• Hybrid work arrangements and mobile work abroad opportunities.
• Structured onboarding with a buddy system.
• Extensive training courses, professional development, and German language classes.
• Opportunities to work on exciting space projects.
• Competitive salary with a 13th-month bonus and a company pension plan.
• Subsidised company restaurant and health promotion activities.
• Kindergarten subsidies, paid child sickness days, and childcare during vacations.
• Subsidised public transportation, job bike program, and parking.
• Participation in company events like Christmas parties and satellite launches.
• Company suggestion system and opportunities for research and development.