FPGA Development Engineer W/M

Who are we ?

Founded in 2013, Cailabs is the global specialist in laser beam shaping, particularly through a unique and patented technology (MPLC), originating from scientific laboratories. The company designs, manufactures, and develops innovative photonic solutions for the aerospace, industrial (laser machining), telecommunications, and defense sectors.

Since 2020, Cailabs has experienced accelerated growth in the field of optical ground stations, enabling communication between satellites and Earth using lasers, and has now a central position in this market. Currently, one major area of activity for Cailabs is its optical ground stations TILBA-OGS, which incorporate Cailabs' technological core (MPLC) to facilitate ultra-high-speed communications despite atmospheric conditions.

Cailabs currently has over 90 employees, including 25 PhD holders. With 26 families of filed patents, the company is recognized as one of the most innovative SMEs in France.

Job description

Are you looking to leverage your FPGA skills on innovative technical projects in the telecommunications field for space applications?

Integrated into the electronics team, you will work in a multidisciplinary R&D environment and be responsible for developing FPGA programming skills.

As an FPGA Engineer, you will be involved in all phases of development, from design and architecture to integration into the final product.

Your main tasks will be:

• Defining and implementing FPGA, SoC, or IP architecture
• VHDL design (Coding, synthesis, Place & Route) using Vivado
• Creating test benches for virtual verification
• Functional and timing verification of the FPGA
• Participating in product integration
• Setting up a test platform
• Preparing associated documentation
• Developing the FPGA firmware

The tasks are not exhaustive and may evolve.

Essential skills

With an engineering degree specializing in Electronics with a focus on FPGA, you have at least 5 years of experience in FPGA design on XILINX platforms or equivalent.

• You are knowledgeable in the entire workflow (design, verification, synthesis, implementation).
• Ability to perform functional analyses and develop specifications.
• Aptitude to define validation strategies.
• You have experience working with Vivado tools.
• You are proficient in VHDL language.
• You are capable of working both in a team and independently.
• With strong interpersonal skills, you have the ability to simplify technical topics.
• You are a curious, meticulous, and organized person.

Bonus points fort :

• Good level of English.
• Comfortable with programming languages such as Python in Linux/Windows or embedded environments (C/C++).

By joining Cailabs, you will find:

• A dynamic team of engineers and PhDs who share your desire to apply their skills to exciting technical challenges.
• Collective stimulation and high intellectual engagement in your work.
• A cutting-edge technology company, from prototype development to industrialization phases.

And also:

• Moments of sharing and conviviality (annual seminar, meals, group games, sports activities, etc.).
• 100% covered health insurance.
• A bonus system that rewards both collective and individual performance.

Joining Cailabs means ensuring that everything will be done to help you perform, improve, and tackle new challenges.

More information on www.cailabs.com

Required languages

• English - Level advanced
• French - Level Bilingual

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