Senior FPGA Design Architect

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.

Job description

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.