Senior FPGA Engineer

Senior FPGA Engineer

ANYWAVES

Hautcharage, Luxembourg

About the position

We are looking for a Senior FPGA Engineer to join our Software/Firmware team, within a company specializing in embedded electronics for the space industry. You will design, develop, and qualify FPGA based firmware for mission - critical space applications, working closely with our Electronics, RF, and Systems Engineering teams to deliver robust, radiation-tolerant embedded solutions for both client projects and our own product line. This is a senior, hands - on role with strong technical ownership: you will lead FPGA architecture decisions, mentor junior engineers, and act as the technical reference for firmware/FPGA topics across the company .

Key responsibilities

Working closely with Electronics and Systems Engineering team in Luxembourg, you will play a critical role in the digital design and signal processing of our advanced space communication systems.

• Architecture & Conception: Define and implement complex logical architectures (VHDL/Verilog) on next - generation FPGA platforms (such as AMD Xilinx/Microchip) tailored for harsh space environments;
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Develop, simulate, and integrate DSP algorithm blocks directly into our SDR architecture (including modulators/demodulators, digital filtering, control loops, and custom communication protocols);
• Communication Interfaces & Storage: Design, implement, and validate high -speed communication and memory protocols, specifically handling SpaceWire, SpaceFiber , as well as high-reliability storage subsystems like NAND Flash and DDR memories;
• Integration & Validation Actively participate in laboratory testing phases, hardware/software co - design validation on custom boards, and support environmental qualification campaigns;
• Resource Optimization: Maximize HDL design efficiency under strict NewSpace constraints, including low power consumption, optimized silicon area, and radiation -mitigation strategies (such as SEU/SET mitigation);
• Documentation: Author high - quality technical documentation compliant with European space industry standards (ECSS/EN 9100).

Preferred skills

• Proficient in VHDL (or Verilog/SystemVerilog ) and simulation tools (ModelSim, QuestaSim);
• Hands - on experience with hardware synthesis and implementation suites (Vivado, Libero);
• Direct familiarity with high -reliability protocols and interfaces (SpaceWire , SpaceFiber , JESD 204 B/C, NAND Flash , and DDR memories);
• Strong expertise in Error Correction Coding (ECC) and channel coding schemes, including Convolutional encoding/decoding, Reed - Solomon, BCH, Turbo codes, and LDPC;
• Practical laboratory experience using measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers);
• Strong Plus: Good knowledge and practical mastery of CCSDS standards (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems) and a solid understanding of ECSS engineering standards (European Cooperation for Space Standardization);
• Strong Plus: Proficiency with HDL Coder and automated HDL code generation from MATLAB/Simulink models.

Profile required

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively convey technical information;
• Analytical and Problem - Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to solve complex problems;
• Language Skills: Fluent in English; proficiency in French or German is a significant asset;
• Educational Background: Master’s degree or Engineering degree (Bac+ 5) in Digital Electronics, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, or a related field;
• Experience: A first successful experience or a solid track record (7+ years) in FPGA design. Prior experience in the space sector (NewSpace/SDR) or RF communication systems is highly valued;
• Autonomy: Ability to strike the right balance between working fully autonomously and seeking expertise/support for problem-solving .