Sr FPGA Firmware Engineer

80 Woodward Bulgaria EOOD; Niepołomice; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward Aerospace Electronics in Poland is seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer to design and test FPGA modules for next‑gen engine controllers and avionics devices. You will work on control logic, inverter and power stage software for medium/high‑power motors and solenoids in aerospace applications.

You will analyze customer requirements, develop VHDL/Verilog solutions, verify IP cores, run simulations with Python/Tcl, and collaborate with international System, HW/SW and Platform teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electronics, software development or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in FPGA/related area.
• Experience in VHDL/Verilog design for FPGAs including simulation, synthesis, timing analysis and debugging.
• Knowledge of Intel/Altera Cyclone V and Xilinx FPGAs.
• Familiar with Xilinx Vivado, Libero and ModelSim.
• Fluent English and Polish; able to explain technical topics.
• DO-254/ED-80 aerospace standards knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and derive suitable solutions.
• Design and debug software on device and device communication with other components.
• Design of FPGA based SW solutions for aerospace controls and drivers.
• Support the software architecture designing.
• Cooperation with System, HW/SW Development and Platform Engineers within international teams; performing design, coding, unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, software integration.
• Verification of VHDL IP Cores and VHDL modules.
• Work on test scenarios and testbench stimuli input files.
• Develop behavioral models of components.
• Work on simulation scripts (Python, Tcl) and automated simulation runs.

Skills

Software development experience

Software verification experience

VHDL/Verilog design

English & Polish language skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master of Science in electronics or related

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

ModelSim

Libero

Intel/Altera Cyclone V

Job description

Aerospace Electronics department designs and produces an extensive range of electronic controllers for aerospace and defense in actuators control domain. For our Aerospace Electronics team we are looking for a FPGA Engineer. We are seeking a skilled and passionate FPGA engineer to develop and testing FPGA modules in next generation engine controllers and various avionics devices. You will work on design of electronic devices able to drive medium and high-power electric motors and solenoids (control logic, inverter, power stage etc.) in aerospace applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and derive suitable solutions
• Design and debug software on device and device communication with other components
• Design of FPGA based SW solutions for aerospace controls and drivers
• Support the software architecture designing
• Cooperation with System, HW/SW Development and Platform Engineers within international teams Performing design, coding, unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, software integration
• Verification of VHDL IP Cores and VHDL modules
• Work on test scenarios and testbench stimuli input files
• Develop behavioral models of components
• Work on simulation scripts (Python, Tcl) and implementation of automated simulation runs

Key Skills

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in electronics, software development or related.
• 4+ years of experience in related area.
• Software development or software verification experience.
• Experience in VHDL and/or Verilog design for different FPGAs: FPGA simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and debugging.
• Knowledge of Intel/Altera Cyclone V family, plus to know Xilinx FPGAs.
• Working knowledge of tools and development frameworks (Xilinx Vivado, MicroSemi Libero, ModelSim)
• English and Polish languages skills; able to explain technical topics to local operations.
• DO-254/ED-80 and other aerospace standards will be advantage.

What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world's harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world's biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.