FPGA Firmware Designer - VHDL, SoC & High-Speed Interfaces

Neways Electronics International; Enschede; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

13 days off under ROW Act

Flexible and hybrid environment

Travel expenses

Profit-sharing scheme

Bicycle plan

Investment in your personal growth

Job summary

Neways Electronics International seeks a Firmware Designer (FPGA) to create and modify firmware for programmable logic, including the hardware/software interface of our machines. You will specify requirements, implement and simulate VHDL, test firmware in test setups and in the machine module, and act as the VHDL expert within cross‑disciplinary teams, applying agile practices.

The role offers a challenging, project‑oriented environment with state‑of‑the‑art technology and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 5 years of industrial experience in VHDL for FPGA design (VHDL RTL, synthesis, compilation and timing closure).
• Experience with FPGA design flow (Altera Quartus/Xilinx ISE) and functional and gate-level simulation using Mentor Modalism and/or Questa Sim.
• Experience with FPGA debugging tools (ILA ChipScope, Signaltap) and lab equipment.
• Familiar with HW development tools (e.g. Spice, Matlab).
• Familiar with programming languages (e.g. C/C++/#, Java, Python).
• Affinity to work and discuss with hardware and software engineers on a technical level.
• Team player, analytical, pragmatic, creative and proactive.
• Good communication skills and proficient in English.
• Good in time management and setting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing solutions and budgeting for quotes
• Drafting and reviewing specifications with customers
• Designing, implementing, testing and documenting independently
• Keeping up with development tools and practices
• Adhering to coding standards
• Agile way of working in project teams

Skills

Team player

Analytical

Pragmatic

Creative

Proactive

English proficiency

Good communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altera Quartus

Xilinx ISE

ModelSim

QuestaSim

ILA ChipScope

Spice

Matlab

Job description

Neways Electronics International seeks a Firmware Designer (FPGA) to create and modify firmware for programmable logic, including the hardware/software interface of our machines. You will specify requirements, implement and simulate VHDL, test firmware in test setups and in the machine module, and act as the VHDL expert within cross‑disciplinary teams, applying agile practices.

The role offers a challenging, project‑oriented environment with state‑of‑the‑art technology and opportunities for