Firmware FPGA Engineer

Location: Madrid, MD, ES

Profile: D&S, Mobility and ATM Engineering

Required experience: More than 2 years of experience

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?️ Indra Space – Leading the Next Generation of Space Systems ? At Indra Space, we are on a mission to redefine the European space industry by delivering high-performance small satellite solutions for LEO missions. Our ambition? To become a leading company in end-to-end satellite systems, driving innovation in:

? Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) ? Secure Communications ? Earth Observation & ISR? Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM) ? Science & space exploration

As the Space Business Unit of Indra Group, we combine cutting-edge technology with a full value chain approach—from satellite design and integration to ground segment and operations. With the integration of Deimos and strategic participation in Hispasat and Hisdesat, we are scaling Europe’s space autonomy and contributing to flagship programs like IRIS², Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus.

? What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly skilled FPGA Firmware Engineer with strong experience in digital design for Intel and Xilinx devices. The ideal candidate is proficient in FPGA development flows, simulation and validation techniques, and high‑performance digital signal processing implementations. A solid understanding of embedded SoC architectures and high‑frequency digitalization systems is essential.

? Key Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for Intel and Xilinx FPGAs, including implementation, simulation, and validation.

• Create test benches and apply verification methodologies to ensure robust FPGA designs.

• Design and integrate IP cores for System-on-Chip (SoC) and embedded architectures.

• Work with high‑frequency digitalization systems, including frequency converters and high‑speed clock domains.

• Implement digital signal processing modules (filters, FFTs) and manage their implications on FPGA resources and performance.

• Use laboratory instrumentation, including oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, for debugging and validation.

? Requirements

• Proven experience in FPGA development using Intel and Xilinx devices.

• Strong skills with simulation tools, validation techniques, and test bench creation.

• Experience with SoC architectures such as MicroBlaze, NIOS, Zynq (advanced).

• Solid knowledge of digitalization systems using frequency converters and high‑frequency clocking.

• Experience implementing DSP modules such as filters and FFTs on FPGAs.

• Hands‑on experience with oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.

• High level of English.

⭐ Optional / Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience with MPSoC and RFSoC platforms

• Experience with state‑of‑the‑art FPGA technologies such as Xilinx Versal

• Knowledge of embedded SoC engineering best practices.

? What We Offer

? Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly. ? Open Culture: Direct communication and a friendly environment where your voice matters. ? Innovation at Its Core: Be part of groundbreaking projects with global impact. ? People First: A collaborative team that supports and celebrates your success. ? Career Acceleration: Continuous feedback and annual reviews to help you grow. ? Stability You Can Trust: Long-term projects in a leading company with a future vision. ? Global Reach: Your work will influence major international initiatives. ✈️ Mobility Opportunities: Explore projects across Spain and beyond. ? Lifelong Learning: Access Open University programs and 3,000+ Udemy for Business courses.

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