About this role
Come work with a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on delivering world-class optical telecommunication systems for space, airborne and ground applications. Work tasks: Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain and improve RTL modules in VHDL Implement high-speed digital logic for communication systems Create simulations and testbenches to verify RTL behaviour Verify and validate designs against technical and system requirements Use Quartus, GHDL and GTKWave as part of the development and verification workflow Investigate and resolve RTL, integration and system-level issues Maintain clear code documentation and verification records Debug and validate FPGA designs on physical hardware Support board bring-up and hardware integration Work with LVDS, Ethernet and other high-speed digital interfaces Support integration between Altera FPGAs and STM32 microcontrollers through CAN interfaces Use laboratory equipment, including high-speed oscilloscopes, power supplies and multimeters Support system-level testing, verification and product qualification Contribute to the integration of custom software-defined radio functionality Work closely with electronics, embedded software and systems engineers Coordinate with electronics engineers on FPGA pinout integration and chip interconnections Translate system and communication requirements into practical RTL implementations Maintain FPGA architecture, interface, verification and code documentation Provide practical input into the development and improvement of the communication system We offer: We offer a competitive salary Work/life balance with the possibility of flexible hours Bonuses based on performance The opportunity to work in a talented and dynamic startup environment. Other requirements: Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in electronics, computer engineering, telecommunications or another relevant technical field At least one year of practical RTL or FPGA development experience Practical experience with RTL design in VHDL Experience maintaining, improving and developing RTL modules Experience creating and using simulations and testbenches Experience debugging FPGA designs on physical hardware Experience designing long, high-speed processing pipelines Understanding of clock recovery and high-speed digital data paths Understanding of digital communication systems and network protocol layers Familiarity with FPGA-based communication interfaces Ability to use technical documentation, electronic schematics and component datasheets A structured approach to verification, debugging and technical documentation Ability to work independently while recognising when collaboration or support is needed Readiness to work in a startup environment where priorities and technical requirements may evolve Professional working proficiency in English at C1 level or equivalent University or personal projects may be considered as relevant experience when they include substantial FPGA-based development, such as developing a software-defined radio or a similarly complex system. Practical RTL design experience is essential for this position. Nice to have: Experience with Altera FPGA platforms Experience using Quartus, GHDL or GTKWave Experience with LVDS and Ethernet interfaces Experience with PCIe or similar high-speed technologies Understanding of Ethernet physical and data-link layers, including PHY and MAC functionality Experience with digital signal processing or high-speed data processing Experience developing FPGA-based software-defined radio systems Experience integrating FPGAs with microcontrollers or other electronic components Experience coordinating FPGA pinouts and chip interconnections with electronics engineers Experience in telecommunications, optical communication or signal processing Experience developing high-reliability or radiation-resilient digital logic Experience in aerospace, defence or another high-reliability engineering environment Option to work from home: Yes