Senior HDL Designer (Defense)

TL;DR

Senior HDL Designer (Defense): Developing RTL designs for advanced electronic projects in the defense sector with an accent on FPGA optimization and signal processing. Focus on developing RTL code in SystemVerilog/VHDL, achieving timing closure, and debugging physical prototypes using lab instrumentation.

Company

An independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses across 60 countries.

What you will do

• Translate system-level requirements into detailed RTL design specifications.
• Develop RTL code and corresponding test benches using SystemVerilog and VHDL.
• Synthesize FPGA designs on physical prototypes and optimize placement and routing to achieve timing closure.
• Debug physical prototypes alongside hardware designers using logic analyzers, ILAs, and oscilloscopes.
• Develop signal processing algorithms (FIR/IIR filters) for RF, video, or other digital signals.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers across the full system integration cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, focusing on digital or mixed-signal circuits.
• Strong expertise in SystemVerilog and/or VHDL.
• Proficiency in digital interface protocols including AXI family, SPI, and PCIe.
• Experience developing signal processing algorithms for RF or video signals.
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• English: Fluent proficiency required.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in French or Ukrainian.

Culture & Benefits

• International community consisting of over 110 different nationalities.
• Access to a robust internal Academy with more than 250 training modules.
• Opportunities to lead social or environmental impact projects through the WeCare Together program.
• Vibrant workplace with frequent internal events, team buildings, and afterworks.

Hiring process

• Brief introductory virtual or phone conversation to discuss motivations.
• Series of interviews (average of 3) with line managers and future colleagues.
• Technical assessment or case study depending on the specific role requirements.