FPGA/Firmware Engineer

Celestia Satellite Test & Simulation BV (C-STS) provides innovative high-tech solutions to the international space community to support spacecraft development, Assembly Integration and Test (AIT) as well as post launch and operational services. C-STS operates from Leiden, The Netherlands.

What we do: Our core activities include the design, development and support of high-complexity electronics-based systems. These include products for Satellite Simulation & Test (Electrical Ground Support Equipment), TTC & TM/TC Systems, Modems (RF and Optical) as well as Data Processing Systems.

For more information about our company, our products and activities have a look at our website: www.celestia-sts.com.

Who are we looking for: We are looking for a FPGA/Firmware Engineer to strengthen our existing team of talented engineers. You will be

responsible for the design (implementation, testing and maintenance) of new firmware (VHDL) used in our EGSE, Optical

Modem and TM/TC products.

What will be your challenges:

• Requirements and architecture analysis, interface definition, (functional) decomposition and mapping the

architecture down to component/FPGA level

• VHDL design, implementation (coding) and simulation

• Integration and verification of the firmware design on the hardware

• Regular interaction with other disciplines, such as (embedded) software engineers, hardware design engineers

and project management

• Supporting the test team during the product qualification activities
• Documenting the design, simulation, verification results and interface control documents

• Electronics engineering degree (B.Sc. or higher)

• At least 3-years’ experience in FPGA/Firmware development

• Hands-on experience in writing VHDL, synthesis, timing closure

• Hands-on experience with OSVVM is an advantage

• Hands-on experience with on-hardware validation using standard laboratory equipment

• Experience in high-speed digital circuitry and associated interfaces and processing

• Good team worker, pro-active and hands-on

• Good English verbal and written communication skills in multi-disciplinary project teams

• Experience/knowledge in optical communication protocols (CCSDS, SDA, etc.) is an advantage

• Experience/knowledge of high-speed serial (transceiver) interfaces is an advantage

• Experience/knowledge in on-hardware validation using lab test equipment is an advantage

• Experience/knowledge in Forward Error Correction techniques is an advantage
• Experience/knowledge in (aero)space business is an advantage

• Work on a range of complex products and projects in the field of spacecraft verification/validation and data

communications

• Work in a company that is widely recognised as ‘best-in-class’ in the fields in which it operates

• Work together with a bright team of like-minded people, consisting of hardware, firmware and (embedded)

software engineers

• Work on challenging projects, growing your own skills and experiences along the way

For a practical and motivated individual, this position will offer an exciting challenge where you can contribute directly to the growth of this quality-driven, dynamic organization. This role is limited to applicants currently based in Europe and legally authorized to work in the EU/EEA. We appreciate your understanding.