Development Engineer (m/f/d) FPGA

NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.

Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

We are not only dedicated to project work for our customers, but also intensively pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from a wide range of German industries place their trust in us - demonstrating the outstanding expertise and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Development Engineer

Location: Ulm, Germany

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time

For the department Software and FPGA FW Engineering we are looking for a
development engineer (m/f/d) FPGA at the Ulm site as soon as possible.
The department develops FPGA firmware for use in military systems, among other things. The spectrum
from the development of standard interfaces to the implementation of complex algorithms in radar
algorithms in the radar, EW and avionics products of our company.
The job holder (m/f/d) is responsible for the following activities and tasks

Tasks:

• Conception and implementation of FPGA designs especially for electronic warfare applications
• Optimization and implementation of signal processing algorithms in VHDL and C
• Verification of the design and functional tests in hardware
• Testing and commissioning the functions on the target hardware
• Collaboration in system integration, verification and qualification
• Creation of design, requirements and verification documentation

Requirements:

Good communication skills in cross-departmental cooperation
Independent working style, coordination and integration skills, assertiveness
Ability to integrate into a team
High sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure and organizational skills

Degree course
Comparable qualification at least Bachelor's degree program or
Electrical engineering at least Bachelor's degree program or
Completed degree in communications engineering

IT
MS-Office at least knowledge of detailed functions

Language skills
German at least business fluent
English at least advanced

Professional experience
First professional experience in the design and development of FPGAs

Knowledge of
Very good knowledge of VHDL and FPGA architecture as well as digital circuit technology required
Experience with FPGA vendor tools (preferably AMD/XILINX)
Experience with Siemens EDA (formerly MENTOR Graphics) tools such as HDL
Designer, QuestaSim
Experience with high-level synthesis and relevant tools such as Vivado HLS

What we offer:

• Join a cosmopolitan and internationally mixed team: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our team.
• Polish your German language skills: If you are looking to improve your German language skills, we offer a supportive environment where you can practice and develop your language abilities: whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.
• Benefit from a fixed contact person from the company: We understand the importance of having a reliable point of contact within the company. That's why we assign a dedicated contact person who will provide guidance and support throughout your employment with us.
• Professional growth and development: With us, our engineers can immerse themselves in new industries or projects after just 1-2 years and actively transfer knowledge.
• Enjoy regular team events with the company: We believe in the power of team building and fostering positive relationships within the workplace. That's why we organize regular team events to promote collaboration and strengthen our team bonds.
• Competitive compensation package: At NAXCON, we believe that our engineers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes a salary commensurate with experience and expertise.