FPGA Engineer - Peripherals

Location: Pisa, Italy

Contract or Permanent: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Embedded Systems

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced FPGA Software Developer to support the development of high-performance systems using Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ and RFSoC platforms. This role focuses on low-level peripheral interface design as well as implementing signal processing algorithms in HDL and C.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ and RFSoC-based systems.
• Develop HDL (VHDL/Verilog) modules for high-speed interfaces (ADC, DAC, DMA, SPI, I2C, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Write and integrate C drivers for embedded Linux (Petalinux) environments.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and signal processing teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Optimize performance and resource usage in Vivado.
• Support debugging, simulation, and testing on hardware.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ / RFSoC platforms .
• Proficiency in HDL (VHDL or Verilog) and embedded C development.
• Experience configuring and integrating hardware interfaces (ADC/DAC, SPI, PCIe, etc.).
• Familiarity with Vivado , Petalinux , and embedded Linux workflows.
• Understanding of embedded system design and SoC integration.

Desirable

• Experience with high-speed digital signal chains or software-defined radio systems.
• Previous work in aerospace, defense, or other regulated/real-time environments.