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FPGA/RTL Engineer | Space Sector

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 3 months ago

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Overview

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Hybrid, Madrid
English
Required
Experience
4+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, gym access

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

The role

Description

At BETWEEN we offer you the opportunities you need to achieve your professional goals. If you want to develop your skills in IT and Engineering, this is your next destination!

We provide support across a wide variety of areas such as Firmware, Software, BI, Design, Project Management, and many more. Additionally, we develop custom technological solutions from our BETWEEN Labs. #LI-DNI

Are you passionate about FPGA development and looking for a project where electronics, robotics, and technological innovation come together to create unique systems?

We are looking for a profile with experience in FPGA/RTL development, participating in the full development cycle using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog, including simulation, synthesis, implementation (Place & Route), timing analysis (Timing Closure), hardware validation, and system integration.

What will your mission be?

You will participate in the end-to-end development of FPGA/RTL solutions for highly complex space systems, collaborating with hardware, software, and mechanical teams. You will work across all phases of the development cycle: architecture definition, RTL design, simulation, synthesis, place & route, timing closure, bitstream generation, hardware validation, and system integration.

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Definition of FPGA requirements and detailed specifications.
  • Design and definition of FPGA architectures.
  • Development and coding following best practices and design rules.
  • Functional verification through simulations and testbenches.
  • Validation and testing on real hardware.
  • Analysis and review of code coverage.
  • Synthesis, implementation, and bitstream generation.
  • Place & route processes.
  • Process automation through scripting.
  • Preparation of technical documentation.
  • Participation in technical reviews with the client and technical leadership of FPGA solutions.

These are some of the technologies and tools present in the team's day-to-day work:

  • FPGA
  • RTL Design
  • VHDL / Verilog / SystemVerilog
  • AMD/Xilinx · Microchip · Intel FPGA
  • Vivado · Libero · Quartus
  • ModelSim / QuestaSim
  • Timing Closure
  • Place & Route
  • Hardware Validation
  • Embedded Linux
  • SoC
  • Python / TCL
  • Git

Essential

  • Degree in Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Telecommunications, or similar.
  • High level of English.
  • At least 4 years of experience in FPGA development.
  • Solid experience developing FPGAs using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog, participating in the full development cycle (RTL, simulation, synthesis, place & route, and hardware integration).
  • Experience with ModelSim, Vivado, Synplify, Libero, or equivalent tools.

Nice to have

  • Robotics, sensors, and motor control.
  • Communication protocols and buses: CAN Bus, SPI, I2C, USB, RS-232/422/485, Modbus, VISA...
  • Process automation using Python, TCL, Bash...
  • Continuous integration, testing, and validation.
  • Agile methodologies (Scrum).
  • Version control with Git.
  • Task management tools such as Jira, Redmine, or similar.
  • Digital and analog hardware design.
  • Electronic instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
  • Development under functional safety standards (DO-254 or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of ECSS, IPC, MIL, or similar standards.
  • Valuable experience working on AMD/Xilinx, Intel FPGA, or Microchip platforms, as well as with tools such as Vivado, Quartus, Libero, ModelSim, or QuestaSim.

Additionally, as a Betweener, you will enjoy the following benefits:

  •  You will join a high-performance team with a high level of specialization.
  • Personalized training plans with our BTW University (Languages with Speexx, The Power Business School, Udemy, Technical certifications, Pharos, etc).
  • Health insurance and the option to choose how to receive part of your salary thanks to the tax advantages of our Flexible Remuneration plan.
  • Access to a variety of discounts (Travel, technology... and many more).
  • Discounted rates for wellness, fitness, and nutrition with Gympass.
  • Celebrating your birthday as a Betweener has its reward!

About BETWEEN Technology

BETWEEN Technology is an IT and engineering consulting firm based in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain, specializing in industrial engineering, automation, robotics, and digital transformation. The company provides technical consulting and staffing solutions across sectors such as automotive, pharma, energy, aerospace, and infrastructure, with a strong focus on engineering projects, industrial maintenance, and software development. With around 50 open roles in Spain, it supports clients in both technical and managerial capacities, from CAD design and PLC programming to data engineering and AI.

Industry
IT and Engineering Consulting
Employees
1,000
Headquarters
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
In Spain
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Madrid and 4 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • The company is headquartered in Sant Cugat del Vallès, near Barcelona, a major tech and industrial hub in Spain.
  • Open roles span multiple locations across Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Gijón, Sevilla, and Tarragona, offering flexibility for relocation.
  • Many positions require Spanish language skills, but some roles, especially in engineering and IT, may be open to international candidates with strong technical backgrounds.
  • The company works on projects in sectors like automotive, pharma, energy, and aerospace, providing opportunities to work on complex industrial systems.
  • Some roles involve travel or on-site work, which may be relevant for candidates interested in field engineering positions.
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