Consultant FPGA Design Engineer
Pubblicato il 19-10-2026 - SpaceSpecialists in Toscana
Location: Livorno, Italy
Type: Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Consultant FPGA Design Engineer
Our Client is looking for a Consultant FPGA Design Engineer to work in their Research and Development Department, which is actively involved in the field of optical communications for satellite applications, in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
The Consultant will support the design, realisation and operation of a new test-facility aiming at assessing and certifying the interoperability of Optical Communication Terminal Payloads.
Responsibilities
- Design and validate High-Speed Modems and DSP blocks (> 100 Gb/s)
- Conduct test-campaigns following relevant standards
- Active participation in international standardisation committees
Qualifications And Experience
- Strong passion for the development of new technologies
- Degree in Telecommunication Engineering or Computer Science
- Typically 10+ years' experience
- Knowledge of High-Speed Serial-Transceiver Designs in FPGA
- Implement protocols
- Hardware design selection
- Coding and data handling experience
- “Problem Solving” attitude, autonomy and “pro-activity”
- Team leadership
- Willingness to learn new tools and methodologies
Location
This is a contract position based in Livorno, Italy. There is flexibility for on-site/Remote/Hybrid working.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in the EU.
Employment Offer
- € Attractive rate
- A stimulating challenge, and the opportunity to work in autonomy
- The opportunity to work in a unique test-facility environment in Europe
- Remote/Hybrid working options
We are looking for the Consultant to start immediately.
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