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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Senior FPGA Programmer - Test and Verification DO-254

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • More than 10 years of experience in FPGA development, verification, and validation in the aerospace domain.
  • A degree from an engineering school in electronics or computer science, or a Master 2/doctorate (Bac+5 or higher), with significant experience of 5 to 10 years verifying programmable components.
  • Advanced proficiency in VHDL and advanced verification methodologies, including UVM.
  • Strong experience with virtual simulation environments using Questa or ModelSim, and practical experience with simulation/emulation tools such as Aldec.
  • Proficiency in board-level physical verification, hardware debugging, and code coverage metrics.
  • Proficiency with configuration-management and version-control tools, including Git.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate in international, multicultural environments involving France, Canada, and the UK.
  • Recognized FPGA expertise and ability to serve as a technical reference within the team.
  • Strong understanding of DO-254 certification requirements.
  • Ability to contribute technical expertise and leadership to project success.
  • Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and apply rigor, analysis, and synthesis.
  • Availability for short-duration business trips of at least one week.
  • Fluency in French and English; English proficiency is required to write technical documents and interact with or support international clients, employees, partners, and foreign government authorities who do not speak French.
  • Ability to obtain authorization for access to controlled hardware, software, or technical information, including eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
  • Work five days per week, eight hours per day, with at least three days per week in the office and availability between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
  • Work 30% of the time in a research and development laboratory.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement FPGA architectures in VHDL and Verilog in accordance with DO-254 specifications.
  • Develop and execute test plans and functional and structural verification campaigns in accordance with DO-254 requirements.
  • Implement UVM methodologies in test environments.
  • Use simulation and verification tools, including QuestaSim, Aldec Active-HDL, and ModelSim.
  • Implement and analyze quality metrics, including code coverage.
  • Manage source-code versions with Git in an international team environment.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems teams across international locations to ensure integration and compliance of FPGA developments.
  • Write design and validation documents and test reports in accordance with aerospace certification requirements.
  • Participate in technical reviews and DO-254 audits.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of DO-254 aerospace certification standards.
  • Experience with major FPGA platforms, including Microsemi, Xilinx/AMD, and Intel/Altera.
  • Knowledge of digital buses and protocols, including PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, and AXI.
  • Interest in automation scripting such as Python.
  • Knowledge of DO-178C standards for embedded software.
  • Knowledge of requirements-management tools such as DOORS or Polarion.
  • Experience with test automation and continuous integration.
  • Knowledge of Linux environments.

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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