We are looking for a hands-on FPGA / Radar Systems Engineer to join a deep-tech company developing drone-based radar, GPR and SAR systems.
Location: Berlin, Germany. Relocation to Berlin is mandatory. The role requires regular work with physical hardware in the office, laboratory and during field tests. Remote-only, freelance and part-time formats are not available.
What you will work on
Develop FPGA and embedded software for radar, FMCW, GPR and SAR systems.
Implement real-time data acquisition from high-speed ADCs and RF frontends.
Process IQ and baseband data using FPGA-based DSP.
Work on filtering, synchronization, timing, phase alignment and calibration.
Build high-throughput data pipelines using AXI/AXI-Stream, DMA, DDR, PCIe or Ethernet.
Integrate FPGA platforms with ARM processors, embedded Linux, Nvidia Jetson, Intel NUC or similar systems.
Perform hardware bring-up, laboratory debugging, system validation and field testing.
Collaborate closely with RF, antenna, embedded and SAR engineers.
Required experience
Strong hands-on FPGA development experience.
VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog.
Xilinx/AMD platforms such as Zynq, UltraScale+ or RFSoC.
Vivado, Vitis or similar FPGA development tools.
Practical experience with radar, RF, SDR, FMCW, GPR or SAR systems.
FPGA DSP and real-time signal processing.
High-speed ADC/DAC acquisition and IQ/baseband data processing.
AXI/AXI-Stream and FPGA-to-CPU or FPGA-to-host integration.
Embedded C/C++.
Hardware debugging using laboratory equipment.
Ability to clearly explain your personal ownership in previous projects.
Strong advantages
Direct SAR or GPR experience.
Range FFT, Doppler FFT, beamforming, pulse compression or matched filtering.
JESD204B/C, LVDS, PCIe, DMA, DDR or high-speed Ethernet.
Embedded Linux, PetaLinux, Yocto or device drivers.
Multi-channel synchronization, calibration and phase-coherent acquisition.
Experience with airborne radar, drones, defence or remote-sensing systems.
Real-world field testing, not only simulations.
Conditions
Permanent full-time employment.
Hybrid/on-site work in Berlin.
Candidates must be ready to relocate permanently to Berlin.
English-speaking environment.
Indicative salary:
Mid-level: around €70,000 gross/year.
Senior: approximately €90,000–€120,000 gross/year.
Potential equity/VSOP participation.
Please apply with your CV and briefly describe your direct radar/SAR experience, current location, work authorization, relocation readiness, notice period and salary expectations.
