FPGA Architect (Space Technology)

Location: Hybrid, based in one of the available locations: Harwell, UK; Athens, Greece; Barcelona, Spain; Porto, Portugal; or Tenerife. Candidates must have the legal right to work in their chosen location.

Company

hirify.global provides end-to-end satellite mission services, from design and manufacturing through launch and operations, using space-based data and connectivity to address real-world challenges.

What you will do

• Define and own FPGA architectures across spacecraft platforms and missions.
• Translate system and mission requirements into FPGA design strategies for high-speed, high-reliability digital systems.
• Lead the FPGA lifecycle from concept and simulation through verification, hardware validation, and in-orbit optimization.
• Establish reusable IP, design standards, scalable frameworks, and architectural documentation across programmes.
• Shape verification using simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, timing analysis, and fault injection.
• Act as the technical authority for FPGA design, collaborating with electronics, software, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of FPGA architecture and digital design using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Strong understanding of FPGA toolchains including Vivado, Quartus, Libero, or Lattice.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces, data pipelines, real-time processing, and embedded systems integration.
• Knowledge of verification, simulation, timing analysis, design optimization, and fault-tolerant design.
• Ability to balance performance, power, and reliability while making and communicating technical decisions.
• Legal right to work in the selected work location is required. Application materials must be submitted in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on space technology and satellite missions serving customers around the globe.
• Contribute to a mission-driven effort focused on making space more accessible.
• Collaborate in a diverse, ambitious, and supportive multidisciplinary environment.
• Support engineers through mentoring and continuous improvement of FPGA design and validation practices.