FPGA Lead Engineer - FSO

Demcon; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days off

8% vacation allowance

Remote work up to 2 days

Pension plan

Job summary

FSO Instruments zoekt een FPGA Lead Engineer die eigenaarschap neemt over FPGA-ontwerp binnen ontwikkelingsprojecten en de belangrijkste technische schakel is naar partners. Je werkt in multidisciplinaire teams met system architects, elektronica en embedded software om de productarchitectuur naar een hoger niveau te brengen.

Je hebt minimaal 7 jaar FPGA-ervaring, diepe kennis van VHDL, simulatie en scripting, en ervaring met signaalverwerking en high-speed interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related technical field.
• Minimaal 7 jaar ervaring als FPGA-ingenieur.
• Diepe kennis van VHDL, simulatie en scripting (Python, TCL).
• Bewezen staat van dienst in signaalverwerkende systemen met lage jitter, lage fase-ruis en hoge signaalintegriteit.
• Goede understanding van timing analyse, clock domain crossing en high-speed interfaces.
• Hands-on ervaring met board bring-up, meetinstrumenten zoals oscillosco opees en logic analyzers.
• Ervaring met integratie van FPGA-ontwikkeling in automatische testopstellingen.
• Ervaring in productontwikkeling bij introductie van nieuwe producten.
• Uitstekende communicatie, samenwerking en stakeholdermanagement.
• Ervaring met het laten groeien van een FPGA-team.

Responsibilities

• Architect, ontwerp en implementeer schaalbare FPGA-oplossingen.
• Leid cross-functionele technische initiatieven met systeemarchitecten en ERP-teams.
• Beheer de FPGA-levenscyclus: architectuur, ontwerp, simulatie, synthese, timing-closure en integratie.
• Ontwikkel herbruikbare IP-blokken en interfaces.
• Fungeer als technisch aanspreekpunt richting partners.
• Help een toonaangevend FPGA-competentieteam op te bouwen en te leiden.

Skills

VHDL

Simulatie

Python/TCL scripting

Signaalverwerking

Timing analyse

High-speed interfaces

Board bring-up

Geautomatiseerde testopstellingen

Teamlead ervaring

Communicatie

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Imagine a world where data flows instantly between earth and space, providing real-time access to life-saving services and strengthening global security with unbreakable communication lines. This is the future we are building. Are you a proactive team player with experience in FPGA design who likes to work in multidisciplinary teams on a variety of different products? Then you are the engineer we’re looking for!

• Delft
• Lead / senior

FPGA Lead Engineer - FSO

Over Demcon

FSO Instruments is at the forefront of developing advanced laser satellite communication technology. FSO Instruments is a Joint Venture between DEMCON and VDL that develops and manufactures optical-communication components, sub-systems, and terminals. FSO Instruments combines the strengths of DEMCON and VDL ETG, inspired by TNO technologies, to let laser satellite communication take the step towards industrialization.

• Developing and engineering of laser communication terminals
• Modular and Standardized functional (sub-)systems for laser communication
• High tech contract manufacturing expertise for cost-effective high-volume production.

At FSO Instruments we work closely with dedicated partners for development and supply, as well as with our parent companies to ensure we achieve the most competitive products for the market for optical communications in space.

Wat ga je doen?

As an FPGA lead engineer, you take ownership of the FPGA design work within our development projects, and you will be the key technical interface towards our FPGA industry partners. The work includes activities such as the following:

• Architect, design and implement scalable FPGA solutions
• Lead cross-functional technical initiatives together with the system architects, the electronics and embedded software teams to bring the product architecture to the next level
• Own the FPGA lifecycle: architecture, design, simulation, synthesis, timing closure, bring-up and product integration and test.
• Develop reusable IP blocks and interfaces and maintain a modular FPGA infrastructure
• Act as a key technical interface towards our industry partners working on parts of our product firmware.
• Help to build and lead a best-in-class FPGA competence team; growing the team as well as continuing to work closely with our industry partners

As a core discipline, the lead FPGA engineer is involved from the specification and concept phases onward. This is where your conceptual and analytical skills make a difference. You will work in multidisciplinary teams with system architects, other engineering disciplines, external development partners, and customers to develop the best solutions. Clear communication and strong collaboration are therefore essential to achieving the results we aim for.

Wat breng je mee?

• Completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related technical field.
• You have a minimum 7 years of experience as an FPGA engineer.
• Deep expertise in VHDL, simulation and scripting (i.e. Python, TCL)
• Proven track record in designing and implementing signal processing systems with low jitter, low phase noise, and high signal fidelity
• Good understanding of timing analysis, clock domain crossing, and high-speed interfaces
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up, debugging tools (oscilloscopes and logic analyzers)
• Experience with integrating FPGA development in automated test setups
• Experience working in a product development environment on new product introductions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in growing a FPGA team, guiding students and new employees and working closely with the manager engineering in creating a best-in-class team.

Wat bieden we jou?

At FSO Instruments we have a ‘flat’ organization where people can easily find and help each other. We value a comfortable and inclusive workplace. There is a lot of emphasis put on personal needs and we discourage overtime, because we know how important work-life balance is. Furthermore, you can count on, among other things:

• A good, market-based salary;
• 31 days off and 8% vacation allowance;
• Possibility to work from home, maximum 2 days a week.
• A good pension plan at Zwitserleven;
• The opportunity to follow training and courses, or externally, so you can further develop your knowledge;
• A laptop and mobile phone from work;
• Bicycle plan.