For permanent employment OHB System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a
Senior Electronics Design Engineer – FPGA Design (m/f/d)
As part of the Electronics Department at OHB, you will design and verify FPGA firmware for high-precision space applications. Our units control precision mechanisms, suppress vibrations, and process high-resolution image and sensor data. If you want to develop FPGA solutions that meet strict performance and reliability requirements in the harsh environment of space, this role fits you.
Your Tasks
- Analyse and define technical requirements
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Design architecture and requirements breakdown to functional blocks
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FPGA design, implementation and definition of constraints
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Design documentation according to internal and external normative standards
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Creation and execution of test benches for RTL and timing simulation
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Formal verification of FPGA designs (timing analysis, code coverage, coding rule check)
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Support of the FPGA integration on the target hardware
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Define verification concepts and plans
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Conduct FPGA verification and test activities on the target hardware
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Programming of test hardware for automated implementation of hardware test cases
Your Qualifications
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University degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
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+5 years of professional experience in FPGA design and verification, preferably in the space or aerospace industry
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Strong expertise in VHDL design for synthesis and behavioral modeling
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Familiarity with state-of-the-art design and simulation tools (e.g., Libero, ModelSim)
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Experience in applying ECSS standards (ECSS-E-ST-20-40 and ECSS-Q-ST-60-02)
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Knowledge of radiation mitigation techniques for space-grade electronics
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Experience in FPGA-based applications, such as digital signal processing and control algorithms
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Proficiency in programming languages (C/C++ or Python)
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Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
We offer
Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days
Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad
Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months)
Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue
Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan
Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups
Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days
Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots
Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night
Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development
A complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found here on our website.
