Fpga / Firmware Engineer

Sener
Madrid, Spain
15 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Altium Designer Automation of Tests C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Computer Engineering Software Debugging Linux Embedded Software Firmware Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Hardware Design
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Python (Programming Language) MATLAB Real-Time Operating Systems Signal Processing Simulink Static Timing Analysis Systems Integration Toolchain VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL) Vivado Git Golang

Job description

Sener Aerospace and Defence is currently looking for an FPGA/Firmware Engineer to join our Avionics and Flight System Division at our Tres Cantos work center (Madrid).We are looking for candidates with relevant expertise in FPGA design, embedded systems and hardware-software integration, preferably with some background in regulated and mission?critical environments.Key Responsibilities Design, implement, debug and verify FPGA?based systems using VHDL.Develop and maintain firmware for Xilinx Ultrascale, RFSoC, and Microsemi platforms.Understand HW/SW platform and be able to define SW/HW, SW/FW interfaces.Perform simulation, synthesis, place & route, and timing analysis using tools such as Vivado and Libero.Support system integration and validation in laboratory environments.Document designs and contribute to technical reviews and compliance processes.Required Qualifications and Competences Hands?on experience with Xilinx FPGAs, including Ultrascale and MPSoCs 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.Ability to gather and analyze user requirements, providing guidance for solutions across FPGA, SW, and HW.Ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interactions and presentations.Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly articulate customer technical needs into technical specifications.High level of English proficiency.Preferred Skills Familiarity with embedded processors (ARM, MicroBlaze) and bare?metal or RTOS environments.Knowledge in C++, C#, Python, Go, and/or distributed OS.Experience in the implementation of data/signal processing solutions.Experience in space, automotive or defence industry environments.Experience in Simulink and MATLAB.Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.Benefits 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.Flexible hours, teleworking policy, coworking spaces, parking space.Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.#J-*****-Ljbffr

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Competences Hands?on experience with Xilinx FPGAs, including Ultrascale and MPSoCs 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. Ability to gather and analyze user requirements, providing guidance for solutions across FPGA, SW, and HW. Ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interactions and presentations. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly articulate customer technical needs into technical specifications. High level of English proficiency. Preferred Skills Familiarity with embedded processors (ARM, MicroBlaze) and bare?metal or RTOS environments. Knowledge in C++, C#, Python, Go, and/or distributed OS. Experience in the implementation of data/signal processing solutions. Experience in space, automotive or defence industry environments. Experience in Simulink and MATLAB. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Benefits Work on high?impact projects in aerospace and defense. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts.

Benefits & conditions

Competitive salary and benefits. Flexible hours, teleworking policy, coworking spaces, parking space. Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth. #J-*****-Ljbffr

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