FPGA Engineer (space sector)

• Define requirements and design the internal FPGA architecture.

• Program and code the logic following design standards and best practices.

• Verify operation through simulations using testbenches.

• Validate designs on real hardware.

• Perform code coverage analysis to ensure test completeness.

• Carry out synthesis, implementation and bitstream generation.

• Manage the placement and routing (place & route) of designs.

• Automate repetitive tasks using scripts to optimise the workflow.

• Prepare all technical documentation, as well as participate in technical reviews with clients and stakeholders.

BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY is a multinational consultancy with advanced technological capabilities in the fields of Engineering and ICT. Our services reach all continents and cover various sectors of the global economy, industry, and service companies. Currently, BETWEEN has a team of 1,000 people working in the automotive, aeronautics, Oil&Gas, retail, and other sectors.

We are currently recruiting an FPGA Engineer with experience in the space sector to join on a permanent basis one of the technology teams that Between has deployed at one of our main clients, in a hybrid format (3 days in the office + 2 days remote) in Tres Cantos (Madrid).

Mission: you will join an engineering team with hardware, software and mechanical profiles, responsible for the development of test benches and verification systems used to test the control electronics and mechanisms of various equipment. These include antenna pointing systems, robotic docking and anchoring mechanisms, and optical focusing systems, among others.

• University degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or Industrial Engineering.

• Advanced written and spoken English.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in similar roles and within the space sector.

• Knowledge and proficiency in hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog, and familiarity with FPGA development environments (e.g., ModelSim, Vivado), as well as synthesis tools (Synplify, Vivado) and place & route tools (Libero, Vivado).

• Experience in managing and coordinating teams for electronic project development.

• Knowledge of robotics, sensors and actuators/motors.

• Experience with serial communication buses, including RS-232/485/422, USB, SPI, I2C, Modbus, VISA, CAN bus and other similar protocols.

• Experience in process automation and workflow control.

• Performing unit tests, system integration and continuous development (CI/CD).

• Use of version control tools and bug/issue tracking.

• Familiarity with agile methodologies, especially Scrum.

• Ability to design digital and analogue hardware, including schematics, testing and prototype bring-up.

• Handling of laboratory instrumentation for circuit verification and validation.

• Development of FPGAs in compliance with safety standards such as DO-254 or equivalent.

• Knowledge of applicable standards and regulations (ECSS, IPC, MIL, among others).

With experience in some of the following tools and environments:

• FPGA development tools: HDL Designer, Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus.

• Scripting languages: Python, TCL, Bash.

• Version control: Git.

• Task and project management: JIRA, Redmine, Eclipse or similar.

In addition, working for BETWEEN you will obtain the following additional benefits:

• You will join a high-performance team with a high degree 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 Compensation plan.

• Access to a variety of discounts (travel, technology... and many more).

• Reduced prices for wellness, fitness, and nutrition with Gympass/Wellhub.

• Celebrating your birthday as a Betweener has its reward!

If you are looking for a new job opportunity and think your profile could be a good fit, don't hesitate to apply!