FPGA Engineer – Satellite Communications & DSP Systems – Bari, Apulia – €DOE
Location: Bari, Apulia, Italy (Hybrid working available)

Salary: From €32,000 RAL + stock option plan

Overview:

A high-growth space technology company is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to join its core engineering team, developing next-generation satellite communication systems used across disaster response, emergency management, space monitoring, and defence applications.

This role sits at the heart of the company’s technology stack, with full ownership of FPGA-based digital architectures – from initial system definition through to hardware validation. You will work in a multidisciplinary team combining DSP, FPGA, RF, and embedded software expertise, contributing directly to mission‑critical satellite platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

FPGA Design & DSP Implementation

Design and optimise advanced RTL architectures in VHDL for Xilinx Series‑7 and UltraScale+/FPGAs

Implement and optimise DSP algorithms for digital and RF communication systems, including filtering, modulation/demodulation, and synchronisation

Translate high‑level system and DSP requirements into efficient FPGA implementations

Perform simulation, testing, debugging, and performance verification using FPGA simulation tools and hardware test benches

Support timing constraint definition and timing closure in complex FPGA designs

Validate designs on real hardware and contribute to system‑level performance analysis

System Integration

Support integration across multiple hardware boards and subsystems

Contribute to end‑to‑end system validation and bring‑up activities

Collaborate closely with DSP, embedded software, and system engineers to ensure robust end solutions

Technical Documentation





Produce clear technical documentation covering architectures, test results, and design decisions

Support development traceability and knowledge sharing within the engineering team

Required Skills & Experience

Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline (PhD considered a strong plus)

4+ years of hands‑on experience in FPGA / RTL design using VHDL

Strong understanding of DSP principles applied to digital communications

Proven experience with Xilinx Vivado and simulation tools such as ModelSim / QuestaSim

Solid background in hardware testing, debugging, and validation

Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment

Fluent in technical English

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SystemVerilog for advanced verification

MATLAB / Simulink experience for DSP modelling and validation

Python for test automation and scripting

Knowledge of digital communication architectures and channel coding techniques

Working Pattern

Hybrid working model with flexible hours

Onsite presence in Bari as required for system integration and validation activities

Why Join

Work on real‑world satellite systems with direct societal and strategic impact

Join a technically strong, fast‑scaling space startup environment

High ownership role with visibility across the full development lifecycle

Competitive compensation package including equity participation

If this role is of interest, please apply via LinkedIn or contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Telecommunications

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