TL;DR

FPGA Engineer (AI): Designing and implementing the communications link between drones and ground stations with an accent on RF signal-processing pipeline from architecture through to production-ready deployment. Focus on making system-level decisions in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Location: On-site in Paris

Company

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems.

What you will do

  • Lead the architecture and design of low-latency FPGA-based communications pipelines, spanning the entire signal chain.
  • Own the complete FPGA development cycle, from feasibility assessment and architectural decisions to RTL implementation, simulation, verification, and deployment of robust, production-ready designs.
  • Conduct system-level link budget analysis, waveform simulations, and performance modeling to validate design choices.
  • Design and maintain comprehensive testbenches and validation frameworks for complex DSP pipelines, including hardware-in-the-loop testing with real RF front-ends.
  • Work closely with RF hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration between FPGA designs and the analog front-end.
  • Define and document clear, well-specified interfaces between the FPGA, embedded software, and hardware layers.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Telecommunications, or a related field.
  • Over 5 years of hands-on FPGA development experience, including end-to-end ownership using VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog.
  • Strong foundation in digital communications and signal processing, grounded in first principles.
  • Solid understanding of the RF signal chain and its impact on digital design.
  • Experience working in low-latency, real-time environments with strict resource constraints.
  • Comfortable working autonomously, taking full technical ownership, and communicating effectively across hardware, software, and systems teams.

Culture & Benefits

  • Building technologies with real-world impact.
  • Pursuing excellence in everything you do.
  • Setting ambitious goals.
  • Taking on the hardest technical challenges.