FPGA / Mixed-Signal Design Engineer (m/f/d)

Your job in the future market of lasers and photonics

Since its foundation, Menlo Systems GmbH has been one of the world market leaders in the field of optical precision measurements with light and lasers. Based on the Nobel Prize-winning frequency comb technology, we provide our customers worldwide with laser systems that enable applications with the highest precision and accuracy. The systems are mainly used in metrology and spectroscopy, in optical clocks, in quantum technology and quantum computers, as well as in materials testing and 3D printing. Our customers include leading research institutions and high-tech companies worldwide.
To strengthen our team at our main location in Planegg-Martinsried near Munich, we are now looking for a

FPGA / Mixed-Signal Design Engineer (m/f/d)

• Development of FPGA/SoC-based digital designs for the control and readout of complex, robust laser systems
• Ownership of the full FPGA/SoC development lifecycle: from requirements definition and system architecture through RTL implementation, simulation and prototyping to a qualified product
• Definition of the digital system architecture in close crossfunctional cooperation with other departments
• Design and implementation of digital signal processing chains and control loops
• Bring-up, verification and debugging of FPGA designs on target hardware, including measurements and performance analysis
• Creation of verification plans, testbenches and test procedures, as well as development of prototypes and support of system-level verification and validation campaigns
• Documentation of the design according to customer and quality requirements

• Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a comparable qualification
• 2+ years of experience in FPGA/digital design with Verilog/SystemVerilog and/or VHDL
• Practical experience with AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus or comparable toolchains, including synthesis, place-and-route and static timing analysis
• Experience with SoC platforms and the interplay between Processing System (PS) and Programmable Logic (PL)
• Solid understanding of digital signal processing fundamentals and experience implementing digital control loops
• Experience with Python/NumPy or MATLAB/Simulink for algorithm exploration, fixed-point modelling and verification against RTL
• Enjoyment of hands-on lab work combined with a high level of initiative and sense of responsibility
• Very good written and spoken English, German is a plus

• Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamically growing market
• Independent work in a highly motivated team with creative freedom
• Remuneration that gives you a share in the company's success and a company pension scheme
• Individual and practice-oriented training and opportunities for professional development
• JobRad-Leasing or free Deutschlandticket
• 30 days' vacation and regular employee events
• A secure job and a permanent position
• Flat hierarchies, an informal culture and short decision-making paths