An international engineering and technology consulting group, Fortil is based on an independent model and brings together more than 2,500 employees. With 30 offices across 14 countries, Fortil fosters entrepreneurial freedom, innovation, and the development of individual potential.

Job Description As part of the expansion of our engineering activities in Spain, we are looking for a

Senior FPGA / Firmware Engineer (M/F)

to contribute to the development of advanced embedded electronic systems within highly demanding engineering environments. Reporting to a technical manager, you will play a key role in the design, implementation and verification of FPGA-based solutions, supporting the full development lifecycle from system architecture to validation.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and implement FPGA firmware solutions using RTL methodologies

Define FPGA architectures and contribute to system-level design activities

Develop and integrate FPGA functionalities for high-performance embedded systems

Perform FPGA verification and validation using simulation and requirement-driven methodologies

Develop and maintain verification environments, testbenches and automated test procedures

Support synthesis, place & route, timing analysis and hardware bring-up activities

Collaborate closely with Hardware, Software and Systems Engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle

Participate in design reviews, technical investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, design documentation, verification reports and traceability records

Support continuous improvement of FPGA development processes and engineering practices





Your Profile You hold a Master's degree in Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related discipline and have solid experience in FPGA development within complex embedded or safety‑critical environments.

Requirements

Strong experience in FPGA design and development

Proficiency with VHDL and/or Verilog

Experience with FPGA verification and simulation tools

Knowledge of RTL design methodologies and digital hardware architectures

Experience with FPGA implementation flows including synthesis, place & route and timing analysis

Good understanding of embedded systems and hardware/software integration

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering teams

Nice to Have

Experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, OSVVM or similar verification methodologies

Knowledge of DO-254, ECSS or other safety-critical development standards

Experience with Xilinx AMD, Intel (Altera) or Microchip FPGA platforms

Familiarity with DSP, high-speed communication protocols, SoC architectures or RF applications

Experience in aerospace, defence, space, transportation or other high-reliability industries

Previous experience leading technical activities or mentoring engineers

Languages

Fluent Spanish & English is mandatory

WHY JOIN US

Continuous support for skill development

An ecosystem that encourages stepping out of your comfort zone

The opportunity to become a shareholder

Engagement in social and community projects

A dedicated parental support policy

Fortil is committed to equal opportunities. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, regardless of gender, origin or sexual orientation.

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📌 Senior FPGA / Firmware Engineer (M/F) (Madrid)
🏢 fortil
📍 Madrid