FPGA Engineer

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come.

We’re seeking a talented FPGA Engineer to work at our office in Diegem, near Brussels, Belgium.

Your initial mission will be to design, implement, and verify FPGA-based digital logic circuits according to customer specifications for the in-orbit early demonstration of the European RF Spectrum Monitoring System.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA-based digital logic circuits according to customer specifications.
• Perform circuit simulations to verify the functionality of the design.
• Generate timing reports and analyze the results to ensure that the design meets timing constraints.
• Synthesize the design using industry-standard tools and place and route the design using industry-standard tools.
• Develop test bench and simulation tools to verify correct logical functionality.
• Work closely with software, RF, and hardware engineers.
• Oversee the FPGA design solution in collaboration with the project team.
• Support the layout of the card and the building and debug of prototypes.
• Develop new features and functions for FPGAs by creating new design layouts, algorithms, and models.
• Diagnose problems with existing FPGA designs and recommend solutions.
• Create documentation on the design of circuits and their integration into larger systems.
• Communicate with other engineers to coordinate efforts on projects.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Support customers during the development and testing phases.
• Collaborate with other cross-functional team leads and engineers to plan and execute projects.
• Ensure that teams have appropriate product and technical requirements, direction, and resources to deliver products effectively.
• Identify new technology that can be added to our Technology and Architecture Roadmap planning.
• Provide input on project budget and capital equipment needs.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• University Degree or equivalent in in Electrical Engineering, Electronics engineering, Computer science or a relevant field.
• Experience with FPGA design, Verilog or VHDL.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Tcl.
• Experience working with Altera Quartus or Xilinx ISE or equivalent design software, Analog or Digital simulation, C/C++.
• Experience developing firmware architecture and code for systems implementing wireless or signal processing algorithms on a software-defined radio.
• Strong logic/board debug, and analytical skills.
• Experience with writing requirements, design documentation, and test documentation.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Ability to write unit tests, participate in peer reviews, conduct design reviews, and generate test plans to ensure maximum stability and quality of code.
• Experience with interface protocols like PCIe, USB, Ethernet.
• Motivated, independent worker to fit on a small problem-solving team.
• Adherence to accepted standards for development.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead hardware discussions and collaboration efforts with other hardware teams and organizations.
• Knowledge of space system engineering and design methodologies.
• Knowledge of industry standards ECSS.
• SCRUM Familiarity: Knowledge of SCRUM methodology.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
• We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.