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

- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Flexible hours, teleworking policy, coworking spaces, parking space. xugodme
- Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

📌 Fpga / Firmware Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Sener
📍 Madrid