Senior Engineer, Embedded Digital Electronics Systems (ASIC/FPGA), IRIS2

Senior Engineer, Embedded Digital Electronics Systems (ASIC/FPGA), IRIS2

SES

Betzdorf, Luxembourg

ROLE DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Embedded Digital Electronics Systems Engineer specializing in ASIC and FPGA design, you will play a pivotal role in the development and integration of digital systems for satellite platforms. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of robust, high-performance, and space-qualified digital solutions that meet stringent industry standards. As a member of an agile project organization, you will be expected to bring a flexible way of working and an adaptive mindset to a dynamic development environment.

As a Senior Embedded Digital Electronics Systems Engineer, you will be responsible to:

• Steer the design, development, verification, and validation of embedded digital systems using ASIC and FPGA technologies for satellite applications requiring high-speed computing capabilities under demanding space constraints;
• Perform and contribute to design and performance trade-off analyses under tightly constrained environment;
• Collaborate with internal and external systems engineers, software developers, and hardware teams to integrate digital electronics within satellite subsystems;
• Review RTL code (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog) and contribute to synthesis, timing closure, and implementation flows, as required;
• Perform, monitor and steer, as required, the review of simulation, functional verification, and debugging of digital designs using industry-standard tools;
• Control compliance with space qualification standards and demanding embedded space environment constraints, perform radiation mitigation design reviews and analyses;
• Interface with suppliers, partners, and cross-functional teams to meet project schedules and develop technical solutions meeting the systems objectives.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline;
• 7+ years of experience in digital ASIC and FPGA design, preferably within aerospace, satellite, or defence sectors;
• Proficiency in hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog);
• Strong experience with FPGA design tools (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus) and ASIC design flows;
• Familiarity with satellite systems, space-grade components, and radiation-hardened design practices;
• Solid understanding of embedded systems, digital signal processing, and high-speed digital interfaces;
• Knowledge of RF or mobile networking (e.g. 5G) technologies is desired;
• Experience with verification methodologies (UVM, Testbenches) and debugging tools;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment;
• Strong communication skills and experience leading technical projects;
• Strong ability to work independently and with limited supervision in complex environments, including multi-stakeholder projects:
  • Flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving project requirements and dynamic environments;
  • Ability to think strategically and align project goals with organizational objectives;
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities;
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong ability in persuasive and diplomatic communication to inspire collaboration and drive collective goal achievement;
• Strong leadership leveraging proven project and team management skills;
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.