
FPGA / Firmware Engineer – Defense & Space Sector
- Tres Cantos, Madrid
- Autónomo
- Tiempo completo
- Design, implement, and verify FPGA-based systems using VHDL.
- Develop and maintain firmware for Xilinx Ultrascale, RFSoC, and Microsemi platforms.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to define and implement system
- architectures.
- Perform simulation, synthesis, place & route, and timing analysis using tools like Vivado and Libero.
- Support hardware bring-up, integration, and validation in lab environments.
- Document designs and contribute to technical reviews and compliance processes.
- Hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGAs, including Ultrascale and RFSoC families.
- Familiarity with Microsemi (Microchip) FPGA devices and toolchains.
- Proficiency in VHDL, C, and Python for embedded development and test automation.
- Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
- Solid understanding of Git for version control and collaborative development.
- Background in defense and space markets, with awareness of standards such as DO-254, ECSS, or MILSTD.
- Knowledge of hardware development, including schematic and PCB design using Altium Designer.
- Experience with AXI interfaces, JESD204B, PCIe, and other high-speed protocols.
- Familiarity with embedded processors (ARM, MicroBlaze) and bare-metal or RTOS environments.
- Understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) and RF system integration.
- Strong debugging skills using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG tools).
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Work on high-impact projects in aerospace and defense.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.