Digital Electronics Engineer (FPGA)

TL;DR

Digital Electronics Engineer (FPGA): Developing and validating electronic systems for the Nyx orbital vehicle with an accent on FPGA design, digital interface circuitry, and radiation-tolerant hardware. Focus on full-cycle testing from prototype power-up to flight hardware qualification, ensuring system reliability in space environments.

Location: Munich, Germany. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are provided for qualified candidates.

Company

hirify.global is developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle designed for cargo and human transport.

What you will do

• Write VHDL code to validate FPGA functions and design digital interfaces like CAN, RS422, and Spacewire.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to define digital functionality requirements and architecture.
• Perform FPGA design, verification, and embedded software development for microcontrollers.
• Manage the full test cycle, from prototype debugging in the lab to serial testing of flight hardware.
• Create and maintain Python scripts for automated testing of hardware interfaces.
• Ensure design compliance with radiation tolerance standards and failure tolerance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Embedded Systems.
• Proven experience in FPGA/SoC design and verification using Xilinx Vivado or Microchip Libero.
• Solid proficiency in VHDL and Verilog.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, soldering, and prototype debugging.
• Knowledge of embedded software development for MCUs and soft-cores.
• Ability to work onsite in Munich, Germany.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with VUnit/UVVM frameworks.
• Understanding of radiation effects (SEU, SET) and mitigation strategies.
• Experience with space industry standards such as ECSS, NASA-HBK, or MIL-STD.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile environment with fast decision-making processes.
• Transparent, collaborative culture focused on overcoming complex engineering challenges.
• Unique opportunity to contribute to the democratization of space exploration.