FPGA Engineer (M/F)
About the company Founded in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company based in Toulouse. It pushes the boundaries of in-orbit services through cutting-edge spacecraft powered by its own space rendezvous solution, an advanced autonomous navigation solution based on vision. Infinite Orbits is developing two generations of missions: « Orbit Guard »: provides space inspection and surveillance services (SSA) in geostationary orbit (GEO). Our first mission, OG-1, was launched on May 1, 2023; the second will be launched in 2025 and the third in 2026. « Endurance »: is a docking service capable of extending the lifespan of telecommunication satellites in GEO, by supporting their attitude and orbit control (SCAO/AOCS) for 5 years.
Job Description
- Develop and integrate interfaces between the FPGA and other system components to optimize data flow and processing capabilities,
- Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless integration of FPGA solutions with the flight software,
- Perform thorough testing and validation of FPGA designs to verify their performance and reliability under mission conditions,
- Document design choices, implementation details, and test protocols for future reference and compliance,
- Support maintenance and upgrade activities for existing (legacy) platforms, including the integration of features from more recent versions and the verification of modifications,
- Maintain technological watch on the latest advances regarding FPGAs and embedded systems to continuously improve architectures and practices.
Profile sought
- Master / Engineering degree (or equivalent) in computer science, electrical engineering, or aerospace engineering.
- More than 5 years of relevant experience in embedded software or systems development.
- Solid experience in embedded systems, FlatSat testing, and system integration.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and real-time operating systems (RTEMS, FreeRTOS).
- Good understanding of satellite systems, Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testing, and communication protocols (CAN, UART, RS422, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, CCSDS/PUS).
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency in English (French is a plus).
What we offer
- The opportunity to join an international team transforming the space industry.
- A creative and innovative working environment where ideas become reality.
- A competitive salary and social benefits.