This role involves supporting CAD design for satellite electronic equipment and subsystems. You will participate in manufacturing documentation and thermal-mechanical justification.
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Hybrid in Tres Cantos·Added 4 months ago
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Overview
Job details
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
SENER doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Tres Cantos for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.” — per the ad.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Work on high-impact projects in aerospace and defense.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Flexible hours, teleworking policy, coworking spaces, parking space
Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth
Requirements
What we're looking for
Hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGAs, including Ultrascale and MPSoCs families.
Familiarity with Microsemi (Microchip) FPGA devices and toolchains.
Proficiency in VHDL, C, and Python for embedded development and test automation.
Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
Solid understanding of Git for version control and collaborative development.
Background in defense and space markets, with awareness of standards such as DO-254, ECSS, or MILSTD.
Knowledge of hardware development, including schematic and PCB design using Altium Designer.
Be able to gather and an
alytically understand user requirements, providing guideless for the solution not only focusing on the FPGA but as well, SW/FW/HW approaches (being able to understand requirements impact on HW and SW solutions).
Ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interactions and presentations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly articulate customer technical needs into technical specifications.
High level of English.
Nice to have
Familiarity with embedded processors (ARM, MicroBlaze) and bare-metal or RTOS environments.
Knowledge in C++, C#, Phyton, Go, and/or distributed OS.
Experience in the implementation of data/signal processing solutions.
Experience in space, automotive or defence industry environment
Experience in Simulink and Matlab.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
The role
Sener Aerospace and Defence is currently looking for a FPGA/Firmware Engineers to join our Avionics and Flight System Division at our Tres Cantos work center (Madrid).
We are looking for candidates with relevant expertise in FPGA design, embedded systems and hardware-software integration, preferable with some background in regulated and mission-critical environments
What you'll do
Design, implement, debug and verify FPGA-based systems using VHDL.
Develop and maintain firmware for Xilinx Ultrascale, RFSoC, and Microsemi platforms.
Understanding HW/SW platform and being able to define SW/HW, SW/FW IFs.
Perform simulation, synthesis, place & route, and timing analysis using tools like Vivado and Libero.
Support system integration, and validation in lab environments.
Document designs and contribute to technical reviews and compliance processes.
Hiring process
Apply
Screening
Introductory call
Interviews
Job offer
Onboarding
About SENER
SENER is a global engineering and technology group headquartered in Getxo (Bilbao), Spain, with a strong presence in the aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The company provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, as well as specialized consulting, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees worldwide. SENER is known for its work on complex projects, including space systems, offshore wind energy, and large-scale data centers.
In Spain, SENER has a major engineering hub with offices in Bilbao, Madrid, and Barcelona, employing a significant number of engineers. The company is a key player in the Spanish engineering landscape and actively recruits international talent, offering roles in English and Spanish. For international professionals, SENER provides an opportunity to work on high-profile projects in Spain, such as data centers, aerospace, and energy infrastructure, with a collaborative and technically demanding work culture.
- Industry
- Engineering
- Founded
- 1965
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Getxo, Spain
- In Spain
- Getxo, Madrid, Barcelona
- Website
- group.sener
Good to know if you are moving
- SENER is a Spanish company, so international hires will need a work visa, which the company typically sponsors.
- The company's working language is Spanish, but English is widely used in engineering and technical teams, especially on international projects.
- SENER offers opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile projects like the Spanish high-speed rail network and offshore wind farms.
- The engineering culture is project-based and rigorous, with a strong focus on technical excellence and safety.
- International hires may find the relocation process to Spain straightforward, with the company providing support for visas and onboarding.










