FPGA / VHDL Design Engineer

Job Description

Co-creating the future of aviation & aerospace

At Verhaert Consulting, we believe true innovation happens at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. Are you energized by complex technical challenges and motivated to contribute to cutting-edge aviation or aerospace programs? Then this role offers the opportunity to create real impact.

Your role

As a VHDL / FPGA Design Engineer, you will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for the development of advanced communication products within the RF chain. These solutions operate in highly demanding environments such as scientific missions, aviation, and space. Your work will cover a broad range of equipment, including high-speed data receivers, telecommand and telemetry baseband modems, RF frequency converters, digitizers, and more.

You will be involved from concept to implementation, contributing your expertise to innovative, high-reliability systems with international reach.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and implement FPGA building blocks using VHDL
• Run and analyze simulations, synthesis flows, and ensure timing closure
• Define, structure, and document FPGA and system architectures
• Validate FPGA designs through unit-level and local functional testing
• Help define and execute verification strategies, test plans, and procedures
• Support system-level integration by analyzing issues and resolving defects
• Actively contribute to knowledge sharing by participating in conferences and presenting technical work

Your profile

• Master’s or PhD degree in Electronics, or equivalent professional experience
• Solid expertise in digital communication architectures
  (including modulation/demodulation, filtering, interpolation/decimation, and coding techniques)
• Strong command of VHDL-based FPGA development
• Hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGA technologies
• Familiarity with high-speed data interfaces is considered a strong advantage
• Experience with Linux kernel or device driver development is a plus
• Comfortable creating clear and structured technical documentation
• Self-driven collaborator with a proactive mindset, accountability, and engagement

Work authorization

⚠️ Candidates must hold a valid work permit allowing them to work in Belgium.

Why Verhaert Consulting?

At Verhaert Consulting, you work in an entrepreneurial environment where innovation and personal growth go hand in hand. You collaborate with passionate experts and contribute to technologies that shape the future — today and beyond.