Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

Samtel Avionics; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtel Avionics is seeking an experienced FPGA-focused engineer to design and develop radiation-tolerant digital systems for satellite payloads and avionics. You will lead end-to-end FPGA lifecycle from architecture to verification, collaborating with hardware, RF, and software teams.

The role requires 6+ years of relevant experience and expertise in RTL design, DSP on FPGA, and high-speed interfaces. You will work with Xilinx Vivado/Intel Quartus, perform SAR timing closure, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in electronics/communications relevant to FPGA design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA-based digital systems for satellite payloads, avionics, and onboard data handling.
• Define FPGA architecture, including data paths, interfaces, memory structures, and processing pipelines.
• Develop RTL code using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog for high-performance and reliable operation.
• Implement and optimize signal processing algorithms (DSP, filtering, encoding/decoding, compression) on FPGA.
• Perform FPGA synthesis, place & route, and timing closure with tools such as Xilinx Vivado and Intel Quartus.
• Knowledge of SDR architectures, real-time firmware, and interfaces like JESD204, Aurora for high-speed data in Satcom payloads.
• Develop and execute verification strategies including testbenches, assertions, and coverage analysis.
• Perform hardware-software co-design and integration with embedded processors (SoC/FPGA platforms).
• Interface with high-speed protocols (SpaceWire, LVDS, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe).
• Optimize FPGA designs for power, area, performance, and radiation tolerance.
• Support space-grade or radiation-tolerant FPGAs; implement fault-tolerant designs (TMR, redundancy).
• Collaborate with hardware teams for board-level integration and signal integrity.
• Collaborate with software/firmware teams for driver development and system integration.
• Bring-up, debugging, and validation on hardware platforms; develop automation scripts (TCL, Python).
• Support EMI/EMC considerations and system requirements; develop test plans and validation.

Skills

RTL design

VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog

DSP on FPGA

SoC/FPGA platforms

Driver development

Education

BE/BTech / M.Tech / Ph.D in Electronic & Communication

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

ModelSim

QuestaSim

SystemVerilog/UVM

JESD204

SpaceWire

Job description

Educational Qualification: BE/BTech / M.Tech / Ph.D in Electronic & Communication

Work Experience: 6+ years of relevant work experience

Industry: Space & Satellite, Defence & Avionics

Design and develop FPGA-based digital systems for satellite applications, including payload processing, data handling, and high-speed interfaces. Collaborate with hardware, RF, and software teams to ensure reliable, radiation-tolerant, and high-performance implementations. Drive end-to-end FPGA lifecycle from architecture and coding through verification, integration, in-orbit support for Satcom payloads, including firmware, DSP, Software Defined Radio (SDR), and advanced digital architectures for satellites.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA-based digital systems for satellite payloads, avionics, and onboard data handling


• Define FPGA architecture, including data paths, interfaces, memory structures, and processing pipelines


• Develop RTL code using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog for high-performance and reliable operation


• Implement and optimize signal processing algorithms (DSP, filtering, encoding/decoding, compression) on FPGA


• Perform FPGA synthesis, place & route, and timing closure using tools such as Xilinx Vivado and Intel Quartus


• Knowledge of SDR architectures, real-time firmware, and interfaces like JESD204, Aurora for high-speed data in Satcom payloads.


• Develop and execute verification strategies including testbenches, assertions, and coverage analysis


• Perform hardware-software co-design and integration with embedded processors (SoC/FPGA platforms)


• Interface with high-speed communication protocols (SpaceWire, LVDS, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe as applicable)


• Optimize FPGA designs for power, area, performance, and radiation tolerance


• Support selection and usage of space-grade or radiation-tolerant FPGAs


• Implement fault-tolerant designs (TMR, redundancy, error detection and correction) for space reliability


• Work closely with hardware teams for board-level integration and signal integrity considerations


• Collaborate with software/firmware teams for driver development and system integration


• Perform bring-up, debugging, and validation on hardware platforms


• Develop and maintain scripts (TCL, Python) for automation of build, simulation, and testing workflows


• Support EMI/EMC considerations and ensure compliance with system requirements


• Develop test plans and support system-level testing, including functional and environmental validation


• Troubleshoot design issues and perform root cause analysis across FPGA, hardware, and software domains


• Maintain detailed technical documentation including design specifications, verification reports, and user guides


• Participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and ensure adherence to ECSS/NASA/ISRO standards


• Support launch campaigns, in-orbit commissioning, and anomaly resolution


• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership and best practices

Desirable Skills & Certifications:

• Strong proficiency in RTL design using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog and digital design fundamentals


• Hands-on experience with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado and Intel Quartus


• Expertise in FPGA verification methodologies using tools like ModelSim/QuestaSim and SystemVerilog/UVM


• Experience with high-speed interfaces and protocols (LVDS, SPI, I2C, SpaceWire, Ethernet, PCIe)


• Strong understanding of timing analysis, timing closure, and optimization for power, area, and performance


• Knowledge of DSP implementation on FPGA (filters, FFTs, encoding/decoding, signal processing pipelines)


• Experience with SoC/FPGA platforms (e.g., Zynq) and hardware-software co-design


• Proficiency in scripting and automation using TCL, Python, or shell scripting


• Understanding of radiation effects and fault-tolerant design techniques (TMR, ECC, redundancy) for space applications


• Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations and board-level integration aspects


• Experience with lab bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation using test equipment

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.


• Comfortable working in cross-functional, engineering-focused teams.


• Curious and eager to stay updated with new technologies and component trends.