Space-Grade FPGA & PCB Hardware Engineer

Spherical Systems; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to innovate in space electronics

Collaboration with skilled engineers

Significant scope for personal growth

Job summary

A leading space technology startup in the Netherlands is searching for an experienced engineer to blend digital hardware development with traditional PCB engineering. This pivotal role involves designing high-reliability PCB systems, FPGA development, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. The ideal candidate will contribute to innovative satellite electronics and possess strong skills in FPGA and embedded systems development, with the flexibility of a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PCB schematic design, layout, manufacturing, and board bring-up.
• Competence in FPGA development (Verilog/VHDL, simulation, synthesis, timing closure).
• Experience with embedded systems including microcontrollers and embedded C development.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete design and verification flow of hardware.
• Collaborate closely with semiconductor and software architects.
• Develop low-level embedded firmware for microcontrollers.

Skills

PCB schematic design

FPGA development (Verilog/VHDL)

Embedded C development

Digital electronics and logic design

Communication interfaces (SPI, I²C, etc.)

Education

Bachelor degree in electrical or electronics engineering

Tools

CocoTB

Job description

A leading space technology startup in the Netherlands is searching for an experienced engineer to blend digital hardware development with traditional PCB engineering. This pivotal role involves designing high-reliability PCB systems, FPGA development, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. The ideal candidate will contribute to innovative satellite electronics and possess strong skills in FPGA and embedded systems development, with the flexibility of a hybrid working model.