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FPGA Engineer – Junior to Principal Level Based in North Germany | Office-Based Cutting-edge FPGA Development | Aerospace & Defence-Grade Systems A specialist engineering firm is seeking FPGA Engineers at various levels—from junior to principal—to join their high-performing design team in North Germany. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to technically advanced projects with a strong focus on robust, real-time, and embedded FPGA development. The Role: As an FPGA Engineer, you will take an active role in the design, verification, and delivery of VHDL/Verilog-based solutions for complex integrated systems. Collaborating closely with systems, hardware, and software teams, you’ll tackle integration challenges and drive innovation in high-performance environments. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and verify FPGA designs using VHDL. * Manage configuration and version control throughout the development cycle. * Produce design documentation and maintain rigorous design traceability. * Apply timing and area constraints for efficient place-and-route. * Analyse hardware/system-level requirements to derive detailed FPGA specifications. * Support integration and verification at both hardware and system level. * Liaise with engineering leads and multidisciplinary teams to align on deliverables. * Prepare regular technical reports and progress updates. Essential Skills & Experience: * Hands-on FPGA design experience with VHDL or Verilog. * Proficiency with development environments such as Quartus Prime Pro, ModelSim, Vivado, or ISE. * Familiarity with Xilinx, Intel (Altera), and Microsemi (Actel) toolchains. * Solid knowledge of version control systems and configuration management practices. * Independent verification expertise and technical risk mitigation. * Experience with high-speed serial interfaces and embedded system integration. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Extras: * Background in safety-critical FPGA development (e.g., RTCA/DO-254 DAL A or B). * Familiarity with SystemVerilog/UVM for verification. * Prior experience in Aerospace or Defence sectors. * Knowledge of embedded processor cores such as ARM within FPGA architectures. * Experience incorporating AI functionalities in FPGA designs. * Exposure to agile development methodologies and latest FPGA technologies. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to work on advanced engineering programmes with a forward-thinking team. Whether you’re an experienced engineer or stepping up to a principal-level role, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to some of the most challenging and rewarding work in the field