Space FPGA Engineer: Onboard & Ground Systems

Open Cosmos; Porto; Presencial; EUR 40 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Open Cosmos in Porto, Portugal, is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to join the FPGA/embedded team. You will design, implement, and verify FPGA logic for satellite subsystems and onboard computing, and collaborate with electronics and software engineers to integrate FPGA modules into system architectures.

You will develop HDL code (VHDL/Verilog) and interfaces with Rust-based modules, run simulations with ModelSim or Vivado, and participate in HIL and environmental testing to ensure

Qualificações

• Strong proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and simulation tools.
• Familiarity with Rust, C, or Python for software integration.
• Understanding of Agile/V-model lifecycles and FPGA verification processes.
• Awareness of ECSS design standards and cleanroom/ESD protocols.
• A structured, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA logic for satellite subsystems and onboard computing
• Develop HDL code (VHDL/Verilog) to interface with onboard software modules written in Rust
• Simulate, synthesise, and validate FPGA designs using industry-standard tools
• Work with electronics and software engineers to integrate FPGA modules into system architectures
• Develop test benches and verification frameworks to ensure timing, functionality, and reliability
• Participate in full hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and environmental testing
• Maintain documentation, configuration control, and process traceability throughout the design lifecycle
• Continuously optimise performance, power, and resource utilisation within constraints

Conhecimentos

VHDL/Verilog

FPGA verification

ModelSim

Vivado

Rust

Python

Agile methodologies

ECSS standards

System integration

Ferramentas

ModelSim

Vivado

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Open Cosmos in Porto, Portugal, is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to join the FPGA/embedded team. You will design, implement, and verify FPGA logic for satellite subsystems and onboard computing, and collaborate with electronics and software engineers to integrate FPGA modules into system architectures.

You will develop HDL code (VHDL/Verilog) and interfaces with Rust-based modules, run simulations with ModelSim or Vivado, and participate in HIL and environmental testing to ensure