Senior FPGA/Firmware Engineer – Space & Defense

Sener Aerospace & Defence; Santander; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and benefits

Access to cutting-edge tools

Descripción de la vacante

Sener Aerospace and Space in Santander, Spain, is seeking a highly skilled FPGA/Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and verify FPGA-based embedded systems for defense and space applications.

The role requires VHDL expertise, experience with Xilinx Ultrascale/RFSoC, embedded C/Python, Linux, and strong hardware-software integration within regulatory environments (DO-254, ECSS, MILSTD).

Formación

• 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 DO-254, ECSS, or MILSTD.
• Knowledge of hardware development, including schematic and PCB design using Altium Designer.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

FPGA design

VHDL

Xilinx Ultrascale

RFSoC

Microsemi FPGA

C

Python

Linux

Git

Altium Designer

DO-254

ECSS

MILSTD

Schematic capture

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Herramientas

Altium Designer

Descripción del empleo

Sener Aerospace and Space in Santander, Spain, is seeking a highly skilled FPGA/Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and verify FPGA-based embedded systems for defense and space applications.

The role requires VHDL expertise, experience with Xilinx Ultrascale/RFSoC, embedded C/Python, Linux, and strong hardware-software integration within regulatory environments (DO-254, ECSS, MILSTD).