Consultant Fpga Design Engineer
Pubblicato il 19-10-2026 - SpaceSpecialists in San Miniato
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.