Instrumentation Development Embedded Engineer
Join Proxima Fusion as an Instrumentation Development Embedded Engineer to develop high-speed control systems for fusion technology.
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Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design HDL-based control systems
- Establish FPGA development workflows
- Develop embedded software and firmware
- Collaborate on system interfaces
- Define verification plans
Must have
- Degree in Electronics or Embedded Systems
- Strong proficiency in HDL and software scripting
- Experience integrating FPGAs with hardware peripherals
Nice to have
- High-speed digital interfaces
- FPGA+processor platforms
- Precision timing and synchronization
- Network protocols
- Real-time signal processing
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Instrumentation Development Embedded Engineer at Proxima Fusion focuses on creating high-speed control and protection systems for the Alpha fusion demonstrator, particularly through FPGA-based solutions. Key skills include proficiency in HDL languages and experience with embedded software and hardware integration, alongside a systems-thinking approach to debugging. This role is suited for individuals with a background in electronics or embedded systems, ideally with experience in high-speed digital interfaces and FPGA development. Proxima Fusion is a rapidly growing company at the forefront of fusion technology, emphasizing collaboration across various engineering disciplines.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Instrumentation Development Embedded Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Munich, Germany.
- Where is the role based?
- Proxima Fusion is hiring for this position in Munich, Germany.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C/C++, CI/CD, FPGA, HDL, HIL, Python.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Proxima Fusion targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Instrumentation Development Embedded Engineer role at Proxima Fusion.
From the original posting
WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION
You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world.
YOUR IMPACT
As the Instrumentation Development Embedded Engineer, you will own the development of high-speed control and protection systems for the Alpha fusion demonstrator, focusing on FPGA-based solutions for plasma heating hardware protection.
You will work across the full development lifecycle, from writing and verifying HDL code to developing software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing, integrating embedded software and electronics, and establishing robust development and deployment pipelines.
You will also help establish Proxima’s FPGA development capability beyond plasma heating, defining reusable architectures, development workflows, testing methodologies, and HDL best practices that can be adopted across other systems.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Design, implement, and maintain HDL-based control and protection systems, starting with plasma heating system protection.
Establish end-to-end FPGA development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and SIL/HIL test environments integrated with plant design frameworks.
Develop embedded software, firmware, and low-level drivers to interface FPGAs with sensors, actuators, and other control systems.
Collaborate across RF, controls, electronics, and systems teams to define system interfaces, ICDs, and verification plans.
WHO YOU ARE
Degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong proficiency in HDL (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog) and software scripting (Python, C/C++).
Proven experience integrating FPGAs with hardware peripherals, board-level electronics, and communication interfaces.
Familiarity with modern software development practices (Git, CI, code review, automated testing).
Systems-thinking approach with strong debugging skills spanning HDL, embedded firmware, and physical hardware.
Nice to have:
High-speed digital interfaces (multi-gigabit serial links, LVDS, SerDes, RF/instrumentation links) and PCB-level signal integrity.
FPGA+processor platforms and MPSoCs (e.g., AMD/Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+).
Precision timing and synchronization (IEEE 1588 PTP, White Rabbit)
Network protocols (Ethernet).
Real-time signal processing, fast protection systems, and high-speed data acquisition in fusion or industrial environments.
HDL design methodologies and techniques for reliable radiation-hardened systems.
Schematic comprehension and custom PCB development.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)
Technical Screening (30 min)
Technical Panel (3x60 min)
*This role sits at "L2" of our framework, please inquire during the recruitment process for further information.
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