Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

ALTEN; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease car with fuel card

Hybrid working

27 vacation days (plus 10 optional)

Pension scheme without personal contib

Job summary

ALTEN Nederland seeks an experienced FPGA Engineer to design, implement, and verify FPGA architectures for the North Brabant region, primarily in the semiconductor sector. You will work on RTL development, simulation, timing analysis, and board-level bring-up, collaborating with international teams.

The role requires 5+ years of FPGA experience, strong VHDL/Verilog skills, and fluency in English; Dutch is a plus. A hybrid work setup and competitive benefits are offered by ALTEN Nederland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in VHDL/Verilog, simulation tools, and FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus).
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and verifying FPGA architectures using VHDL or Verilog.
• Performing simulation, functional verification, and debugging with tools such as ModelSim, QuestaSim, or Vivado.
• Integrating and simulating RTL code within larger digital systems, including testbench creation.
• Translating system-level requirements into hardware specifications and FPGA design documentation.
• Running synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and optimization.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical mindset

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

ModelSim

QuestaSim

Vivado

Quartus

Job description

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an FPGA Engineer to join our team and contribute to ongoing client projects in the North Brabant region, mainly in the semi conductor industry.

As a FPGA Engineer, your main tasks will include:

• Designing, implementing, and verifying FPGA architectures using VHDL or Verilog, including RTL development, module design, and interface logic.
• Performing simulation, functional verification, and debugging using tools such as ModelSim, QuestaSim, or Vivado, and ensuring compliance with timing and resource constraints.
• Integrating and simulating RTL code within larger digital systems, including testbench creation, constrained-random testing, and hardware-in-the-loop validation.
• Translating system-level requirements into detailed hardware specifications, block diagrams, and FPGA design documentation.
• Running synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and optimization to meet performance, power, and area targets.
• Supporting board-level bring-up, lab testing, and integration with embedded software, microcontrollers, or SoCs.
• Documenting designs, verification strategies, and test results to support certification, quality assurance, and long-term maintainability.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in VHDL/Verilog, simulation tools, and FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus).
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).
• Strong analytical mindset, proactive attitude, and good communication skills.
• Comfortable working remotely with engineering teams in other countries than the Netherlands.

Working conditions and compensation package

• You get a permanent contract.
• You can get a lease car with a fuel card.
• Possibility of hybrid working.
• Monthly net expense allowance.
• 27 vacation days with the possibility to purchase 10 extra vacation days.
• Pension scheme without personal contribution.

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a global leader in engineering and technology consulting, supporting top-tier clients in their innovation and R&D strategies. With over 57,000 employees in more than 30 countries, we operate across diverse sectors such as aerospace, automotive, telecom, finance, energy, and life sciences.

ALTEN Nederland is a key entity within the ALTEN Group, with offices in Eindhoven, Capelle aan den IJssel, Apeldoorn, Groningen and Amstelveen. Our 550+ consultants deliver high-value solutions in Technology and IT. For over 20 years in the Netherlands, we have contributed to impactful projects in high-tech, defence, transport, telecom, and finance, supporting companies in their technological transformation.

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