Senior Electronics Consultant - FPGA [F/M/X]

Amaris Consulting; Drachten; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Friesland, Netherlands, is seeking an experienced FPGA Designer to lead complex digital systems development from concept to delivery. This role involves the entire FPGA lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture design, implementation, verification, and integration. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, and possess hands-on experience with VHDL/Verilog in safety-critical environments. The firm values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience with VHDL and/or Verilog for FPGA design.
• Proven background in safety‑ or quality‑critical environments (e.g., medical, aerospace, industrial control, automotive) is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and document FPGA firmware requirements and test specifications.
• Perform end‑to‑end FPGA design using HDLs, including system architecture, clock and reset management, I/O planning, and interface integration.
• Develop and execute test strategies, conduct simulations, and lead integration efforts to validate functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Produce detailed technical documentation, including design descriptions, review reports, test plans, and release records.

Skills

VHDL

Verilog

FPGA design

SoC FPGA

Embedded processors

DSP algorithms

Ethernet

USB/RS232

CI/CD workflows

Version control

Education

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

Tools

ModelSim

Vivado

UVM

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced FPGA Designer to lead the development of complex digital systems from concept to delivery. This role covers the entire FPGA development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture design, implementation, verification, and integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements & Specification: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and document FPGA firmware requirements and test specifications.
• Design & Development: Perform end‑to‑end FPGA design using HDLs, including system architecture, clock and reset management, I/O planning, and interface integration.
• Verification & Testing: Develop and execute test strategies, conduct simulations, and lead integration efforts to validate functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Documentation: Produce detailed technical documentation, including design descriptions, review reports, test plans, and release records.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience with VHDL and/or Verilog for FPGA design.
• Proven background in safety‑ or quality‑critical environments (e.g., medical, aerospace, industrial control, automotive) is a strong advantage.

Technical Skills

• FPGA Platforms: Solid experience with AMD/Xilinx devices, IP integration, and Vivado toolchain.
• Verification Tools: Proficiency in simulation and verification using ModelSim, SystemVerilog, and UVM.
• System Architecture: In‑depth knowledge of SoC FPGAs, embedded processors (hard/soft cores), and hardware‑software co‑design.
• Signal Processing: Experience implementing DSP algorithms such as DDS, NCO, DDC, and SDR solutions.
• Interfaces: Familiarity with high‑speed and standard communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, USB, RS232, serial links).
• Development Practices: Understanding of version control systems, CI/CD workflows, and automated regression testing.

About Amaris Consulting

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this reason, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.