Sener Aerospace and Defence is currently looking for an FPGA/Firmware Engineer to join our Avionics and Flight System Division at our Tres Cantos work center (Madrid).

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We are looking for candidates with relevant expertise in FPGA design, embedded systems and hardware-software integration, preferably with some background in regulated and mission‑critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

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- Design, implement, debug and verify FPGA‑based systems using VHDL.

- Develop and maintain firmware for Xilinx Ultrascale, RFSoC, and Microsemi platforms.

- Understand HW/SW platform and be able to define SW/HW, SW/FW interfaces.

- Perform simulation, synthesis, place & route, and timing analysis using tools such as Vivado and Libero.

- Support system integration and validation in laboratory environments.

- Document designs and contribute to technical reviews and compliance processes.

Required Qualifications and Competences

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- Hands‑on experience with Xilinx FPGAs, including Ultrascale and MPSoCs families.

- Familiarity with Microsemi (Microchip) FPGA devices and toolchains.

- Proficiency in VHDL, C, and Python for embedded development and test automation.

- Experience working in Linux‑based development environments.

- Solid understanding of Git for version control and collaborative development.

- Background in defense and space markets,



with awareness of standards such as DO‑254, ECSS, or MILSTD.

- Knowledge of hardware development, including schematic and PCB design using Altium Designer.

- Ability to gather and analyze user requirements, providing guidance for solutions across FPGA, SW, and HW.

- Ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interactions and presentations.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly articulate customer technical needs into technical specifications.

- High level of English proficiency.

Preferred Skills

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- Familiarity with embedded processors (ARM, MicroBlaze) and bare‑metal or RTOS environments.

- Knowledge in C++, C#, Python, Go, and/or distributed OS.

- Experience in the implementation of data/signal processing solutions.

- Experience in space, automotive or defence industry environments.

- Experience in Simulink and MATLAB.

- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

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- Work on high‑impact projects in aerospace and defense.

- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts.

- Access to cutting‑edge tools and technologies.

- Competitive salary and benefits.

- Versátil hours, teleworking policy, coworking spaces, parking space. xqbhyrx

- Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

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📌 FPGA / Firmware Engineer (Tres Cantos)
🏢 Sener
📍 Tres Cantos