> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2004209-senior-firmware-engineer-h-f](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2004209-senior-firmware-engineer-h-f). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Firmware Engineer (H/F)

- **Company:** Fortil
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Technology Consulting, Software Debugging, Software Design Documents, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Systems Architecture, SystemVerilog
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-firmware-engineer-h-f-en-madrid-ID-366260392

## About the Role

FPGA development.Contribute to risk analyses, static verification activities, and apply safety and security best practices.Produce tool qualification data in accordance with DO?330 when required.Interface with the customer for technical support.ProfileMaster's degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.Minimum 10 years of industrial experience as an embedded firmware engineer.Strong expertise in FPGA design and verification.Solid background in DO?254 development and certification processes.Proficiency in RTL design, synthesis, timing constraints, and FPGA toolchains.Experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, and simulation environments.Familiarity with embedded development tools, analyzers, and debugging interfaces.Experience with requirement?based verification and formal test procedures.WHY JOIN USAt Fortil, we set up tangible initiatives to support your growth and provide a stimulating work environment:Coaching and support for skills developmentTechnical projects with high added value in

## Description

Fortil is an international engineering and technology consulting group built on an independent model and bringing together more than 2,500 employees.With 30 offices across 14 countries, Fortil fosters entrepreneurial freedom and the development of individual potential.As part of a firmware and FPGA engineering team, you will contribute to the development of safety?critical embedded firmware and FPGA architectures for avionics and industrial environments.You will work across the full development lifecycle - requirements, design, coding, verification, integration, and qualification - following stringent constraints related to performance, safety, and reliability.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze functional needs and write firmware and FPGA requirements, technical specifications, and design documents (DO?254).Lead Firmware Functional Leader activities and contribute as Firmware Developer.Manage and follow up on firmware development projects.Define FPGA architecture specifications and ensure consistency with system requirements.Design FPGA modules, own specific IPs and top?level FPGA designs, and provide associated support.Define safety?oriented system architectures and functions.Design functions and integrate chips within FPGA environments.Ensure compliance with internal design processes and DO?254 design assurance.Provide technical support to internal teams and customers.Follow up subcontractors responsible for verification activities.Validate systems on target hardware.Collaborate with hardware, software, and system engineering teams to ensure compliance with product requirements.Implement FPGA designs from RTL coding to synthesis, place and route.Define and validate formal FPGA test procedures.Run simulations in SystemVerilog following UVM methodologies.Write UVM testbenches and agents for FPGA development.Contribute to risk analyses, static verification activities, and apply safety and security best practices.Produce tool qualification data in accordance with DO?330 when required.Interface with the customer for technical support.ProfileMaster's degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.Minimum 10 years of industrial experience as an embedded firmware engineer.Strong expertise in FPGA design and verification.Solid background in DO?254 development and certification processes.Proficiency in RTL design, synthesis, timing constraints, and FPGA toolchains.Experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, and simulation environments.Familiarity with embedded development tools, analyzers, and debugging interfaces.Experience with requirement?based verification and formal test procedures.WHY JOIN USAt Fortil, we set up tangible initiatives to support your growth and provide a stimulating work environment:Coaching and support for skills developmentTechnical projects with high added value in demanding sectors (industry, defense, transportation)The opportunity to evolve into senior engineering or FPGA/firmware architecture rolesA collaborative and international environmentA policy dedicated to work?life balanceFortil is committed to equal opportunities.All our roles are open to people with disabilities, without discrimination on the basis of gender, origin, or sexual orientation.#J-*****-Ljbffr


## Related Videos

- [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch)
- [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone)
- [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine)
- [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation)
- [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips)
- [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api)

## Related Articles

- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)
- [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)
- [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)
- [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)
- [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)
- [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)