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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

FPGA Engineer and Signal Processing Intern

Silicon & ASIC DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipGennevilliers, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently preparing a BAC+5 qualification in an engineering school or a master's program, specializing in electronics, signal processing, telecommunications, or embedded systems.
  • Have solid knowledge of digital communications, information theory, and signal processing.
  • Have FPGA design skills using VHDL, Verilog, and the Vivado environment.
  • Be proficient with simulation tools such as Python, MATLAB, or C++.
  • Have an interest in embedded architectures and radio-frequency systems.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of an existing codebase and develop a reference Golden Model in Python or C++ implementing the DVB-S2X chain, including encoding, modulation, filtering, and synchronization.
  • Generate datasets and test vectors to characterize and validate algorithmic performance.
  • Define hardware-block architecture based on the reference model.
  • Develop key waveform functions in VHDL, Verilog, or HLS.
  • Carry out and automate RTL simulations to ensure results conform to the Golden Model.
  • Participate in synthesis and integration of the developments on an RFSoC platform.
  • Validate the solution on an RF test bench and analyze the resulting performance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Autonomy, curiosity, rigor, analytical ability, and ability to collaborate with systems and firmware teams are considered assets.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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