Role & seniority
- Senior/experienced FPGA Test Automation Engineer (contract-focused role in Berlin)
Stack/tools
- FPGA/VHDL, VUnit
- Simulation: Modelsim, Questasim
- Vendor/toolchains: Altera Quartus, Xilinx Vivado, Lattice Diamond
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD
- Racks/hardware: FPGA test racks and supporting equipment
- Scripting/programming: Python, bash, YAML (C optional)
Top 3 responsibilities
- Implement automated test suites for FPGA designs (functional and performance) using VHDL
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and develop scalable test harnesses
- Design/build complex FPGA test racks; analyze results and drive process improvements
Must-have skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, EE, or related field
- Extensive experience in FPGA/test automation with VHDL
- Ability to design and configure complex FPGA/system test racks
- Strong FPGA design/verification knowledge; scripting in Python/bash; VHDL
- Communication and documentation skills; cross-functional collaboration
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with VUnit; familiarity with Modelsim/Questasim
- Experience with vendor toolchains (Quartus, Vivado, Diamond)
- German and/or English proficiency (fluency in at least one)
- Strong problem-solving/analytical capabilities
Location & work type
- Berlin, Germany
- Project-based, temporary (approx. 6 months) with potential extension
- On-site start available immediately

Full Description

We are looking for an experienced FPGA Test Automation Engineer who wants to contribute to complex, high‑impact projects. If you have deep expertise in VHDL, understand modern FPGA toolchains, and enjoy building robust automated test environments that bridge hardware and software, this role in Berlin offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution from day one.

Your Responsibilities

Implement automated test suites for FPGA designs using VHDL, covering both functional and performance testing
Integrate the automated tests into our CI/CD pipeline, leveraging tools like GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD
Develop test harnesses and frameworks to enable efficient and scalable FPGA testing using VHDL and VUnit
Collaborate with FPGA designers and developers to understand requirements and implement test automation solutions
Design, build, and configure complex test racks with FPGA hardware and supporting equipment
Implement the use of simulation tools like Modelsim and Questasim for FPGA verification with VHDL
Work with FPGA vendor tools such as Altera Quartus, Xilinx Vivado, and Lattice Diamond to ensure seamless integration
Analyze test results, identify and troubleshoot issues, and provide recommendations for process improvements
Document test strategies, procedures, and results to ensure traceability and maintainability

Your Profile

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Extensive experience in implementing test automation, particularly in the FPGA or hardware design domain using VHDL
Demonstrated ability to design, build, and configure complex test racks for FPGA and System hardware
Strong expertise in FPGA design and verification methodologies
Familiarity with some of the tools listed in the above responsabilities
Proficiency in scripting and programming languages like Python, bash, (yaml, C optional) and VHDL
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team
Strong communication and documentation skills

Language skills: German fluent; English fluent // One of both at least

Project duration: half a year with the possibility of extension

Place of work: Berlin You can start the project immediately!