TL;DR
FPGA Engineer (AI): Building high-performance signal-processing pipelines for autonomous defense systems with an accent on low-latency wireless communication, RF integration, and digital signal processing. Focus on architecting robust FPGA solutions, designing complex DSP algorithms, and collaborating with hardware/embedded teams to deliver production-ready mission-critical systems.
Location: Must be based in Paris (On-site)
Company
Harmattan AI is a defense-tech company developing autonomous and scalable systems for mission-critical applications.
What you will do
- Lead the architecture and design of low-latency FPGA signal-processing solutions.
- Manage the full FPGA development cycle from feasibility study to production-ready deployment.
- Execute system-level analysis and simulations to optimize performance under constraints.
- Design effective test benches and validation frameworks for complex DSP pipelines.
- Collaborate with hardware and embedded software engineers to integrate FPGA designs.
- Select FPGA devices and tools to meet project requirements regarding latency and power.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Signal Processing (PhD is a plus).
- 5+ years of professional FPGA development experience (VHDL/Verilog).
- Real-world experience implementing complex DSP pipelines (FFT, OFDM, modulation).
- Proven track record in low-latency, real-time system environments.
- Ability to perform system-level architectural design and integration.
- Strong background in testing, validation, and hardware-in-the-loop simulation.
Nice to have
- Experience in RF front-end integration.
- Prior work in defense or high-stakes engineering environments.
Culture & Benefits
- Work on high-impact autonomous defense technologies.
- Opportunity to own technical architecture in a rapidly growing environment.
- Exposure to cutting-edge research and development challenges.
- Collaboration with a team focused on operational excellence and mission success.