FPGA Designer

Join SIAE MICROELETTRONICA and be part of an innovative and transformative journey at the heart of global telecommunications!

As a global leader in advanced wireless and optical networking solutions , we drive connectivity for millions across the globe, from urban centers to remote locations. Our systems power networks keep more than a billion people connected worldwide, whether they're chatting with smartphones, connecting businesses or supporting critical infrastructure.

We are in a dynamic transformation phase, fueled by National and European investments in 5G , 6G, AI and O-RAN . Our R&D powerhouse , representing half of the company, is pioneering future connectivity technologies that will redefine digital infrastructure. Joining us means you’ll work with top-tier professionals, engage in groundbreaking projects, and experience unparalleled growth opportunities.

You will have the unique opportunity to contribute to several projects that will shape the future of telecommunications, with mentorship and coaching from industry leaders. At SIAE MICROELETTRONICA , we embrace a collaborative culture that encourages personal growth and celebrates innovation. Whether we’re optimizing microelectronics for high-density integrations, creating new optical transmission solutions or building energy-efficient systems, our commitment to excellence is unwavering.

If you are driven by purpose, excited about innovation, and passionate about building a connected future, we’d love to have you join us!

About the Role

As an FPGA Designer , you will join the R&D Digital Design team and contribute to the development of FPGA/ASIC-based processing modules for broadband telecom systems — including packet processing, synchronization, and timing architectures.

You will transform system-level requirements into efficient, high-performance logic implementations, working closely with system engineering, hardware, and embedded firmware teams.

This role offers hands-on involvement across the full FPGA development lifecycle: architecture definition, simulation, synthesis, timing closure, and hardware validation.

Responsibilities

• Analyse algorithmic and logic-level requirements and define efficient hardware implementations.
• Contribute to the definition and documentation of functional specifications for FPGA/ASIC logic blocks.
• Design, simulate, and verify digital circuits using HDL (VHDL or Verilog).
• Implement and optimize digital processing functions in FPGA/ASIC devices, ensuring:
• Resource efficiency
• Timing closure
• Functional robustness
• Participate in laboratory bring-up and hardware validation activities.
• Support embedded firmware teams during FPGA–software integration.
• Collaborate with system and validation teams to resolve integration issues.

Key Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering
• 1–3 years of experience in FPGA/ASIC design flows
• Strong knowledge of digital circuit design using VHDL or Verilog
• Experience with programmable logic platforms (Xilinx/AMD or Altera)
• Understanding of:
• Data processing algorithms
• Phase and frequency synchronization
• Telecom-oriented signal chains
• Good written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming skills in C, TCL, or Python.
• Experience with timing analysis, constraint definition, and synthesis optimization.
• Familiarity with simulation tools (ModelSim, Questa, XSIM).
• Exposure to high-speed interfaces and related constraints.
• Understanding of embedded architectures interacting with FPGA logic.
• Basic laboratory skills for digital hardware validation.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects . You will engage with industry-leading technologies in a company deeply committed to 5G/6G, AI and digital advancements.
• Global Impact . Your work will support major networks worldwide, contributing to connectivity and digital transformation on a global scale.
• Excellence . You will be driven and supported by a continuous process aimed to reach excellence.
• Growth Opportunities . You will work on challenging projects in an international organization. Our ongoing transformation opens doors to significant professional and personal growth.
• Dynamic Culture . You will join a collaborative, flexible and inclusive team that values every contribution and celebrates diversity.

About Us

Founded in 1952, SIAE MICROELETTRONICA is a global leader in wireless communication technology , delivering cutting-edge connectivity across 100+ countries , offering a comprehensive range of microwave and millimeter-wave radio solutions and professional services for the telecommunications, defense and space industries .

With a strong R&D center , SIAE MICROELETTRONICA designs and produces radio equipment and its own end-to-end RF components, from silicon to system level, utilizing in-house laboratories, clean rooms and industrial-grade product assembly.

The company is headquartered in Italy and serves the global market with over 20 operational affiliates worldwide, with a customer base that includes major global telecommunications operators, national broadcasters, public administrations and defense.

SIAE MICROELETTRONICA has been recognized as Historical Brand of National Interest by the Italian Ministry of Industry.

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If you’re excited to build the future of telecommunications and eager to make a difference, we’d love to connect! Apply today and be part of SIAE MICROELETTRONICA’s transformative journey.