Senior FPGA / Firmware Engineer (M/F)

fortil; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortil in Madrid seeks a Senior FPGA/Firmware Engineer to design and implement advanced FPGA-based embedded systems within demanding environments. You will drive RTL development, verification, and integration across hardware and software teams.

We value a master's degree in electronics or embedded systems and hands-on experience with VHDL/Verilog, timing analysis, and FPGA toolchains. The role offers challenging projects and a path to technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Embedded Systems, or related field.
• Strong experience in FPGA design within complex embedded/safety-critical environments.
• Proficient in RTL, synthesis, timing analysis and verification.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement FPGA firmware using RTL methodologies.
• Define FPGA architectures and contribute to system-level design activities.
• Develop and integrate FPGA functionalities for high-performance embedded systems.
• Perform FPGA verification and validation using simulation and requirement-driven methodologies.
• Develop and maintain verification environments, testbenches and automated test procedures.
• Support synthesis, place & route, timing analysis and hardware bring-up activities.
• Collaborate closely with Hardware, Software and Systems Engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews, technical investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, design documentation, verification reports and traceability records.
• Support continuous improvement of FPGA development processes and engineering practices.

Skills

FPGA development

Analytical thinking

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Electronics/Telecommunications/Embedded Systems

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

SystemVerilog

RTL design

FPGA toolchains

Xilinx/Intel platforms

Job description

An international engineering and technology consulting group, Fortil is based on an independent model and brings together more than 2,500 employees. With 30 offices across 14 countries, Fortil fosters entrepreneurial freedom, innovation, and the development of individual potential.

Job Description

As part of the expansion of our engineering activities in Spain, we are looking for a Senior FPGA / Firmware Engineer (M/F) to contribute to the development of advanced embedded electronic systems within highly demanding engineering environments. Reporting to a technical manager, you will play a key role in the design, implementation and verification of FPGA-based solutions, supporting the full development lifecycle from system architecture to validation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement FPGA firmware solutions using RTL methodologies
• Define FPGA architectures and contribute to system-level design activities
• Develop and integrate FPGA functionalities for high-performance embedded systems
• Perform FPGA verification and validation using simulation and requirement-driven methodologies
• Develop and maintain verification environments, testbenches and automated test procedures
• Support synthesis, place & route, timing analysis and hardware bring-up activities
• Collaborate closely with Hardware, Software and Systems Engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in design reviews, technical investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, design documentation, verification reports and traceability records
• Support continuous improvement of FPGA development processes and engineering practices

Your Profile

You hold a Master's degree in Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related discipline and have solid experience in FPGA development within complex embedded or safety‑critical environments.

Requirements

• Strong experience in FPGA design and development
• Proficiency with VHDL and/or Verilog
• Experience with FPGA verification and simulation tools
• Knowledge of RTL design methodologies and digital hardware architectures
• Experience with FPGA implementation flows including synthesis, place & route and timing analysis
• Good understanding of embedded systems and hardware/software integration
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering teams

Nice to Have

• Experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, OSVVM or similar verification methodologies
• Knowledge of DO-254, ECSS or other safety-critical development standards
• Experience with Xilinx AMD, Intel (Altera) or Microchip FPGA platforms
• Familiarity with DSP, high-speed communication protocols, SoC architectures or RF applications
• Experience in aerospace, defence, space, transportation or other high-reliability industries
• Previous experience leading technical activities or mentoring engineers

Languages

• Fluent Spanish & English is mandatory

WHY JOIN US

• Continuous support for skill development
• An ecosystem that encourages stepping out of your comfort zone
• The opportunity to become a shareholder
• Engagement in social and community projects
• A dedicated parental support policy

Fortil is committed to equal opportunities. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, regardless of gender, origin or sexual orientation.