FPGA ENGINEER - BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - PERMANENT POSITION As an FPGA Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing the digital logic that powers our next-generation space systems. From real-time onboard processing for satellites to radiation-tolerant control systems for deep space missions, your work will be central to the success and reliability of our flight hardware. This position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems deployed in some of the most demanding environments imaginable - space. You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team working alongside systems engineers, hardware designers, software developers, and mission specialists. Whether you're developing a high-speed interface for a communications payload or implementing fault-tolerant logic for a spacecraft controller, your contributions will directly impact mission performance and success. We're looking for engineers who thrive on solving complex problems, are meticulous about design and verification, and are excited by the idea that their code could one day orbit the Earth or land on another planet. If you're passionate about digital design and ready to build systems that are truly out of this world, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and verify FPGA-based digital systems for space applications. Develop VHDL/Verilog code for high-reliability space-grade systems. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software teams to define FPGA architecture and interfaces. Simulate and validate designs using tools such as ModelSim, QuestaSim, or Vivado. Implement radiation-tolerant design techniques and timing closure strategies for harsh environments. Integrate FPGAs with board-level hardware and contribute to bring-up and debugging. Generate documentation to support design reviews, testing, and regulatory compliance. Support end-to-end development from concept to space qualification and launch-readiness. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 3 years of experience in FPGA design and development. Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog, synthesis tools (Vivado, Quartus, Libero), and simulation environments. Experience with FPGA platforms (e.g., Xilinx, Microsemi/Actel, Intel/Altera). Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals, clock domains, and high-speed interfaces. Familiarity with radiation effects on electronics (SEE, TID) and mitigation strategies. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment. The Offer: A permanent, full-time employment contract A salary & benefits package commensurate with experience Please send over your CV to tom.walker@vividresourcing.com or call me on 32 (0) 3 318 00 74. As always, we are open to recommendations, so please feel free to pass this on to other suitable candidates.