FPGA Engineer (all genders)

Kappa; Steinsmühle; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job-related training

Company pension scheme

Flexible working time models

30 days of annual leave

Employee benefits such as bike leasing

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Niedersachsen is seeking an FPGA Designer to develop innovative image processing systems. You will work on high-tech projects in defence, automotive, and aviation. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, with initial experience in FPGA design and VHDL. The company offers a family-like environment, professional tasks, 30 days of annual leave, and various employee benefits including bike leasing and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Initial experience as an FPGA designer and in VHDL workflows.
• Experience in FPGA toolchains and microcontroller development is a plus.
• Knowledge of CMOS sensors and image processing is desirable.
• Familiarity with FPGA toolchains such as Vitis Vivado is a plus.
• Good command of English and strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop image signal and data processing in camera systems.
• Implement and integrate algorithms in VHDL.
• Simulate and verify VHDL designs with automated test benches.
• Simulate/verify VHDL designs using Modelsim or Riviera.
• Collaborate in a motivated agile project team and document code.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL

timing analysis

communication skills

teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vitis Vivado

Modelsim

Riviera

SignalTap

ILA

Job description

Safety Beyond – Join the team behind the world’s safest vision systems!

At Kappa optronics, everything revolves around high-tech with real impact. Our vision systems are among the best in the world in defence, aviation and automotive. With our cameras, international customers rely on maximum safety and innovation.

Your Tasks:

• Development of image signal and data processing in camera systems, such as automotive ECUs or aviation VDUs
• Implementation and integration of complex algorithms in VHDL
• Integration of FPGA IPs for memory control and data transmission: MIPI-CSI2, DDR Memory Controllers
• Simulation and verification of VHDL designs with automated test benches (Modelsim, Riviera)
• Debugging with embedded FPGA IP cores: SignalTap, ILA
• Proficient use of laboratory equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, active DC load
• Collaborative FPGA design using a version control tool
• Documentation and review of VHDL code
• Working in a motivated, agile project team

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a comparable field required
• Initial experience as an FPGA designer and in the corresponding workflows (VHDL, simulation, integration, verification)
• Initial experience in timing analysis and constraining for high-speed systems
• Experience in FPGA toolchains Vitis Vivado is a plus
• Experience in microcontroller development and integration with FPGA-based systems is a plus
• Experience in microcontroller design / Linux device tree design for the integration of MPSoC-based systems is a plus
• Knowledge of CMOS sensors and/or image processing is desirable
• Targeted and structured working style
• Strong interest in developing functionally safe image processing systems
• Customer orientation, communication, and teamwork skills
• High level of commitment, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Proficient English skills, both written and spoken

We Offer:

• Professional tasks as diverse and varied as our technology
• Career prospects for employees who want to work independently and actively contribute
• Short decision-making processes and excellent development opportunities
• A highly motivated team, family-like company environment
• Job-related training and company pension scheme
• Employee benefits (e.g., bike leasing, English courses, corporate benefits)
• Kindergarten care allowance (up to €300.00 per month per child)
• Option for free use of e-charging stations or subsidy for a job ticket (Germany ticket)
• EGYM Wellpass: Access to 8,000+ fitness & wellness facilities – personal contribution €30/month
• Flexible working time models
• 30 days of annual leave