FPGA Development Engineer (all genders)

  • Kappa optronics GmbH
  • Gleichen
  • Goettingen
  • Presence / Mobile
  • Work experience
  • Fulltime
FPGA Development Engineer (all genders), 1. image

Safety Beyond – Join the team behind the world’s safest vision systems!

At Kappa optronics, everything revolves around high-tech with real impact. Our vision systems are among the best in the world in defence, aviation and automotive. With our cameras, international customers rely on maximum safety and innovation.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Development of image signal and data processing in camera systems, such as automotive ECUs or aviation VDUs
  • Implementation and integration of complex algorithms in VHDL
  • Integration of FPGA IPs for memory control and data transfer: MIPI-CSI2, DDR memory controllers
  • Simulation and verification of VHDL designs with automated test benches (Modelsim, Riviera)
  • Debugging with embedded FPGA IP cores: SignalTap, ILA
  • Proficient in using laboratory equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analysers, multimeters, active DC load
  • Collaborative FPGA design using a version control tool
  • Documentation and review of VHDL code
  • Work in a motivated, agile project team

Your Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, embedded systems or a comparable degree programme required
  • Initial experience as an FPGA designer and in the relevant workflows (VHDL, simulation, integration, verification)
  • Initial experience in timing analysis and constraining for high-speed systems
  • Experience in FPGA toolchains Vitis Vivado is a plus
  • Experience in microcontroller development and integration with FPGA-based systems is a plus
  • Experience in microcontroller design / Linux device tree design for the integration of MPSoC-based systems is a plus
  • Knowledge of CMOS sensors and/or image processing is desirable
  • Targeted and structured way of working
  • Strong interest in the development of functionally safe image processing systems
  • Customer orientation, communication and teamwork skills
  • High level of commitment, initiative and willingness to learn
  • Confident written and spoken English

What we offer:

  • Technical tasks that are as diverse and varied as our technology
  • Career prospects for employees who want to work independently and play an active role in shaping the company
  • Short decision-making paths and excellent opportunities for further development
  • A highly motivated team and a family-like corporate environment
  • Career-related further training and a company pension scheme
  • Offers for employees (e.g. bike leasing, English courses, corporate benefits)
  • Kindergarten allowance (up to €300.00 per month per child)
  • Possibility to use our e-charging stations free of charge or subsidy for the job ticket (Deutschlandticket)
  • EGYM Wellpass: access to 8,000+ fitness & wellness facilities - own contribution €30/month
  • Flexible working time models
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Sarah Pietschmann
  • HR & Recruiting Specialist
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