Senior FPGA Engineer (Defence & Security)

Spyrosoft Ltd; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spyrosoft Ltd in Poland is seeking an experienced FPGA engineer to design and implement high-performance digital systems for defence, aerospace, and industrial automation. You will work on real-time data processing and embedded software in C/C++ and Python, collaborating with hardware, software, and systems teams.

On-site in Wroclaw with security clearance requirements and a Contract of Employment. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and compliance with industry standards for regulated

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in FPGA development.
• Strong knowledge of VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Experience with FPGA toolchains (Vivado, Vitis, Quartus).
• Solid understanding of digital design and RTL.
• Experience with SoC FPGA platforms (Zynq, MPSoC, SoC FPGA).
• Knowledge of DSP concepts.
• Embedded software development in C/C++ and/or Python.
• Familiarity with UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe, and DDR interfaces.
• Willingness to work on-site in Wrocław and under a Contract of Employment.
• Willingness to undergo security clearance checks for defence projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA solutions using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Simulate, verify, and debug digital hardware designs.
• Contribute to system architecture and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams.
• Develop and maintain FPGA design documentation and artefacts.
• Perform timing analysis and performance tuning.
• Support hardware bring-up, integration, and validation activities.
• Participate in technical reviews and engineering discussions.
• Ensure compliance with quality, security, and defence-related requirements.

Skills

Commercial FPGA experience

VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog

FPGA toolchains (Vivado/Vitis/Quartus)

Digital design & RTL fundamentals

SoC FPGA platforms (Zynq/MPSoC)

DSP knowledge

Embedded C/C++ or Python

Interfaces: UART/SPI/I2C/Ethernet/PCIe

On-site in Wroclaw

Contract of Employment

Security clearance readiness

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

AMD Vitis

Intel Quartus

UVM

Job description

Tech Stack:

• VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog

• Xilinx Vivado, AMD Vitis, Intel Quartus

• SoC FPGA Platforms (Zynq, MPSoC, SoC FPGA)

• Embedded C/C++

• Python / Scripting Languages

• UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)

• UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe, DDR Interfaces

• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Required Qualifications:

• Commercial experience in FPGA development.

• Good knowledge of VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.

• Experience with FPGA development environments such as Xilinx Vivado, AMD Vitis, Intel Quartus, or similar tools.

• Strong understanding of digital design principles and RTL development.

• Experience working with SoC FPGA platforms (Zynq, MPSoC, SoC FPGA).

• Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP).

• Experience with embedded software development in C/C++ and/or Python.

• Familiarity with common communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe, and DDR memory interfaces.

• Ability to work on-site in the Wrocław office.

• Willingness to work under a Contract of Employment.

• Willingness to undergo mandatory security clearance verification and checks required for defence-related projects and technologies.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of UVM or other advanced verification methodologies.

• Experience in defence, aerospace, security, or public administration projects.

• Familiarity with NATO standards, including STANAG.

• Experience developing or testing systems subject to strict quality, safety, or regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of formal verification techniques and regulated development environments.

• Experience using AI tools in day-to-day engineering workflow

• Availability to work from the Wrocław office when required

Project Description:

Join a team delivering advanced FPGA-based solutions for Defence, Aerospace, and Industrial Automation projects. In this role, you will contribute to the development of high-performance digital systems focused on real-time data processing, embedded solutions, and cutting-edge FPGA technologies. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and work on innovative products where reliability, performance, and compliance with industry standards are critical.

Scope of Services:

• Design and develop FPGA solutions using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.

• Implement, simulate, verify, and debug digital hardware designs.

• Participate in system architecture definition and technical feasibility studies.

• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams.

• Develop and maintain FPGA design documentation and technical artefacts.

• Perform timing analysis, optimization, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

• Support hardware bring-up, integration, and system validation activities.

• Participate in technical reviews, code reviews, and engineering discussions.

• Contribute to the development of reliable, high-performance embedded and digital systems for regulated industries.

• Follow quality, security, and compliance requirements applicable to defence-related engineering projects.