FPGA / Firmware Engineer – Defense & Space Sector

Sener Aerospace & Defence; Tres Cantos; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sener Aerospace and Space is seeking a talented FPGA/Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and verify advanced FPGA-based systems for defense and space applications. You will develop firmware for Xilinx Ultrascale, RFSoC, and Microsemi platforms while collaborating across hardware, software, and systems teams.

The role requires VHDL, C, and Python proficiency, Linux-based development, and experience with DO-254/ECSS/MILSTD standards. Knowledge of Altium for schematic/PCB work is a plus.

Formación

• Hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGAs including Ultrascale and RFSoC.
• Familiarity with Microsemi (Microchip) FPGA devices and toolchains.
• Proficiency in VHDL, C, and Python for embedded development and test automation.
• Experience in Linux-based development environments.
• Solid Git version control experience.
• Awareness of DO-254, ECSS, MIL-STD standards for defense/space.
• Hardware development knowledge including schematic and PCB design with Altium Designer.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, verify FPGA-based systems using VHDL.
• Develop and maintain firmware for Xilinx Ultrascale, RFSoC, and Microsemi platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers on architectures.
• Perform simulation, synthesis, placement, routing, and timing analysis (Vivado/Libero).
• Support hardware bring-up, integration, and lab validation.
• Document designs and participate in reviews and compliance processes.

Conocimientos

Defense/Space domain knowledge

Embedded development

DSP familiarity

Strong documentation

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Herramientas

Xilinx Ultrascale

RFSoC

Microsemi FPGA

VHDL

C

Python

Linux

Git

Altium Designer

Vivado

Libero

DO-254/ECSS/MILSTD

Schematic/PCB knowledge

AXI/JESD204B/PCIe

Descripción del empleo

At Sener Aerospace and Space, we are looking for a talented and detail-oriented FPGA/Firmware Engineer to join our team in developing advanced embedded systems for the defense and space industries. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in FPGA design, digital signal processing, embedded programming, and hardware-software integration, with a strong background in regulated and mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA-based systems using VHDL.
• Develop and maintain firmware for Xilinx Ultrascale, RFSoC, and Microsemi platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to define and implement system architectures.
• Perform simulation, synthesis, place & route, and timing analysis using tools like Vivado and Libero.
• Support hardware bring-up, integration, and validation in lab environments.
• Document designs and contribute to technical reviews and compliance processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGAs, including Ultrascale and RFSoC families.
• Familiarity with Microsemi (Microchip) FPGA devices and toolchains.
• Proficiency in VHDL, C, and Python for embedded development and test automation.
• Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
• Solid understanding of Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Background in defense and space markets, with awareness of standards such as DO-254, ECSS, or MILSTD.
• Knowledge of hardware development, including schematic and PCB design using Altium Designer.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with AXI interfaces, JESD204B, PCIe, and other high-speed protocols.
• Familiarity with embedded processors (ARM, MicroBlaze) and bare-metal or RTOS environments.
• Understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) and RF system integration.
• Strong debugging skills using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG tools).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Education:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects in aerospace and defense.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.