FPGA / Communication Engineer

FPGA / Communication Engineer

Odysseus Space is looking for a full-time FPGA / communication engineer, who will help Odysseus Space to achieve its goals, in collaboration with the rest of the team. The engineer will join our headquarters in Luxembourg. Fluency in English, theoretical and hands-on experience in FPGA platforms (Xilinx MPSoC) is required for the position.

About us

Odysseus Space opened in Luxembourg in 2019 and is developing its Cyclops laser communication solution to bring lightspeed connectivity from Space to ground. Starting from Low Earth Orbit, the company aims at connecting any point in the Solar System to the Earth. With Odysseus Space entering a new phase of diversification of our laser communication projects for commercial and defence applications, we are searching for motivated professionals to join our young & international team to work on the next-generation commercial products that will shape the space missions of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible of RTL implementation and verification for communication systems.

• Collaborate with other team members or companies within consortiums to design and validate space-based communication systems.

• System performance modelling, simulation, and model validation.

• Perform technology trade-offs and technical analyses.

• Support system level and sub-system level testing, including lab, field and on-orbit tests.

• Supplier discussions and follow up.

The right candidate

• Holds a master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Has extensive hands-on experience with Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ platform.

• Has experience designing, verifying, debugging MPSoC.

• Has experience coding in Verilog/SystemVerilog for synthesis and verification using associated development tools. Proficiency with C/Python/TCL is considered a plus.

• Has solid understanding of timing, resource, power budgeting.

• Has experience designing solutions utilizing embedded ARM, DDR, DMA, AXI, SPI, UART, 1G/10G Ethernet, PCI-Express and FPGA MGT transceivers.

• Is able to read and understand schematics and datasheets.

• Background in one or more of the following topics: free space optical system development, communication theory, communication system performance limitations, Channel modelling, simulation and analysis, including atmospheric turbulence impairment analysis.

• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and takes pride in high standard execution of tasks.

• Is familiar with microsoft office suite and Teams or is able to get acquainted in a fast manner.

• Is an outstanding verbal and written communicator in English with great interpersonal skills.

• Has experience writing quality technical documentation.

• Is a reliable and fun colleague to work with.

• Is highly organized and capable of planning and guiding complex technical work.

What we offer

• A unique opportunity to join a team building lightspeed connectivity from Space to ground.

• A small but diverse team united by a common vision, shared values, and the drive to mutually support each other.

• High growth opportunity within the company.

• Flexible working hours.

• To participate in a NewSpace start-up adventure.

How to apply

Send your resume and motivation letter to: hr@odysseusspace.com