FPGA/Firmware Engineer
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We are currently looking for an FPGA/Firmware Engineer to join the team in the Leiden Area.
As an FPGA/Firmware Engineer, you will contribute to the development of advanced electronics systems for the space sector. The role focuses on the design, implementation, and verification of VHDL-based firmware for products such as optical modems and data processing systems. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex, cutting-edge systems within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Main responsibilities
- Analyse system and interface requirements to define architectures and functional decomposition at the component and FPGA level
- Design, implement, and simulate firmware using VHDL
- Integrate and verify firmware designs on target hardware platforms
- Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, embedded software developers, and project managers
- Support qualification and test activities during product validation phases
- Document architectural decisions, design details, simulation results, and interface control specifications
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronics Engineering
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in FPGA/firmware development
- Proven proficiency in VHDL coding, synthesis, and timing verification
- Familiarity with OSVVM is considered an advantage
- Knowledge of high-speed digital circuits and related interfaces is desirable
- Strong teamwork and proactive problem-solving mindset
- Effective communication skills in English within multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in on-hardware validation using lab test equipment is a plus
- Understanding of modulation, coding, and digital signal processing techniques is an asset
- Previous exposure to aerospace or space-related engineering environments is beneficial
Our story
At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.
Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.
We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.
Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have…
Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have the brightest minds and greatest people in Technical Consulting for R&D.
Taking the R&D Journey Together
Research and development projects are usually long-term investments in complex systems involving stringent requirements, formalized relationship structures and interfaces, and highly impactful project phases and team scaling. It is important to have an experienced partner that is in it for the long haul. At S[&]T, we are relationship driven, and think not only about the first steps toward partnership, but the long-term win-win-win. We have flexible methods of partnering, and are able to support R&D via projects, personnel and products, depending on which method provides the best solution. Our open communication style and people-driven methods create smooth interfaces and ensure that we are a dependable partner through thick and thin.
Meant to be at S[&]T
At S[&]T, relationships always come first, and we treat our employees like we would like to be treated. We understand that smart people need flexibility, challenging projects, open communication and a motivating career path. If you would like to choose your own adventure when it comes to building a role that is right for you, we are here to support you along the way. Our flat structure and direct connections in a variety of R&D settings provides you with plenty of opportunity, while we also work hard to ensure that we create a fun environment along the way.
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