As an FPGA Engineer, you will design, implement, and verify the FPGA-based building blocks that enable our RF payload to reliably acquire, time-tag, condition, and pre-process high-rate signals in orbit. You will translate payload and system requirements into robust digital architectures, integrate with onboard compute and RF front-ends, and ensure deterministic performance under tight constraints (throughput, latency, power, etc.).
About You
We do not expect a perfect match to every bullet point, but you should recognize yourself in most of the profile below.
Core Technical Profile
- Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or similar with strong digital design emphasis.
- Strong hands-on experience with FPGA development using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog (HLS optional), including modular design and IP integration.
- Proven ability with timing closure, constraints, CDC, pipelining, and fixed-point arithmetic.
- Experience with vendor toolchains: Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, Intel Quartus, simulation tools (ModelSim/Questa/etc.).
- Proficiency in Python/MATLAB (or similar) for modeling, test automation, data analysis, and verification infrastructure.
- Comfortable with engineering best practices: Git, code review, CI-style regressions for HDL, documentation, and collaborative workflows.
SIGINT / Space / Defence Domain (Strong Plus)
- FPGA work in space or other high-reliability contexts; familiarity with radiation effects and mitigation strategies.
- Experience with high-speed ADC/DAC/SDR integration and clocking/synchronization concepts.
- Familiarity with systems engineering constraints (power, thermal, mass, link budgets as they affect onboard data handling).
General
- Structured, analytical working style with strong problem-solving skills and a high bar for technical quality.
- Ability to take ownership from concept through implementation to internal adoption.
- Strong communication skills: you can explain complex technical trade-offs clearly to engineers, management, and customers.
- Very good command of English (spoken and written); German is an asset.
- Eligibility for security clearance.
Why Orbint
At Orbint, you will be joining an ambitious team where your work directly shapes a new space-based SIGINT capability for European defence and security. From designing advanced RF payloads to developing the onboard and ground software that power our satellites — our team is shaping the future of space-based RF sensing.
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