FPGA Engineer
Develop technology for real products
About us:
CENTUM research & technology, part of CENTUM Group, was founded in 2010 with the following vision: Fly with a purpose. Our mission is to develop and market aeronautical mission systems in the fields of Emergency, Security, Defense and Aerospace.
Our products are based on cutting-edge technology developed by a highly qualified team of engineers. We design solutions that allow aeronautical platforms to not just fly, but to fly with a purpose.
The goal of our business is clear: to improve people’s lives. We work to develop innovative solutions adapted to the world’s needs so we can make society a safer place to live from efficiently finding missing people to facilitating communications in critical scenarios.
At CENTUM research & technology, we are a team of specialized engineers with more than 10 years of experience in fields like digital signal processing, mobile communications, and software defined radio.
About the role:
We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated FPGA Engineer to join our team and contribute to the success of our aeronautical projects. As a FPGA Engineer, you will participate in the design, specification, and development of firmware for the RF hardware for current and future products of the company and of different R+D+i projects in which the company is involved. In particular, you will collaborate with our RF and SW engineers to implement a new radio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize RTL code using VHDL/Verilog for RFSoC platflorms.
- Perform simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis.
- Work closely with hardware and software teams to integrate FPGA designs with other system components.
- Troubleshoot and debug FPGA-related issues.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest RFSoC technologies and industry trends.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in RFSoC design and development (Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC or similar platforms).
- Proficiency in hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog).
- Strong understanding of digital and RF design principles.
- Experience with FPGA development tool Vivado.
- Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller interfacing.
- Knowledge of signal processing, high-speed design, and communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, DDR).
- Understanding of RF signal chain and mixed-signal design.
Soft Skills:
- Methodical and organized person.
- Use to work in a dynamic and flexible environment.
- Autonomy and responsibility.
- Ability to take on new challenges.
Other Skills:
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Advanced English level: It is the day-by-day language for engaging international partners.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Technology-oriented: Our products are based on high-tech solutions, and we would like that you feel comfortable working for systems for rescuing missing people based on mobile geolocation.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation plan.
- Full-time, permanent contract.
- 24 vacation days + 24th and 31th December + Public Holidays.
- Flextime.
- Free Friday afternoons and summer afternoons.
- Flexibility to work some days from home.
- Other benefits paid from the gross salary (ticket restaurant, transport tickets, nursery tickets).
- Permanent internal training + your own budget for external training (500€).
- Team-building activities.
- Work with the latest technologies + Career progress opportunities.
At Centum, equality and diversity are essential values. We are committed to creating an inclusive, discrimination-free workplace where everyone is respected. Each individual’s unique perspective enhances our team, driving a collaborative culture that promotes shared growth and success.
- Department
- Software Engineering
- Locations
- Vigo
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
our culture & our aim
Our culture is based on our aim to create awesome high-tech products and, at the same time, to develop an awesome team with strong common values in order to be happy and successful together.
About Centum Research and Technology
CENTUM research and technology is part of CENTUM group, was founded in 2010 with a clear vision: “Fly with a purpose”.
Our mission is to develop and market aeronautical mission systems in the fields of emergency and security, maximizing results in operations like search and rescue, maritime surveillance, firefighting, emergency communications, and border control.
Our products are based on cutting-edge technology developed by a highly qualified engineering team, with a clear purpose, improve people’s lives.
FPGA Engineer
Develop technology for real products
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