FPGA Developer

We’re looking for an FPGA Developer to help push the limits of modern C-UAV technology — from high-performance signal processing to embedded platforms that simply must work every time. You’ll help turn complex system designs into robust, mission-driven products, building the digital foundation behind our fast, reliable counter-drone technology.

When we say mission-driven, we mean it.
At MyDefence, we innovate to protect those who protect people, assets and society. Our counter-drone systems are built to support armed forces, safeguard critical missions and secure vital infrastructure against fast-evolving airborne threats.

We merge deep operational insight with agile engineering — and we care just as much about the people behind the technology as the technology itself. That’s how we create impact that matters.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll work at the core of our SDR- and SoC-based platforms, accelerating algorithms, shaping architectures and delivering stable, high-performance implementations.

You’ll get to:

• Contribute to system-level design across RF, hardware, software and signal processing.
• Implement cutting-edge signal-processing algorithms in FPGA for C-UAV applications.
• Bring up new platforms involving SoCs and SDRs — and ensure they reach robust, reliable performance.
• Work across the full stack, understanding how choices in FPGA, firmware and RF design influence the entire product experience.
• Work primarily with Xilinx HLS, C for embedded prorgamming, supported by Python for simulation, modelling and validation.

Who you are
You’re an engineer at heart: curious, analytical and motivated by solving complex technical challenges with real-world consequences. You enjoy diving deep, experimenting, and turning insight into reliable, validated solutions.

We imagine that you:

• Hold a relevant master’s degree, for example in Electrical Engineering or a similar field — or you bring equivalent industry experience.
• Have 3+ years of industry experience working with FPGA development and embedded software in real systems.
• Are experienced with Xilinx HLS and VHDL/Verilog (or similar).
• Are proficient in C and Python.
• Have an agile, test-oriented mindset and a can-do attitude.
• Ideally have experience partitioning reference models (Python/MATLAB) into FPGA/SW splits and validating implementations on target.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and work systematically from idea to validated results.
• Communicate clearly in English and enjoy close collaboration across disciplines.

Who’s your team
You’ll join our Research & Development team — a cross-disciplinary group building the sensors and effectors that power MyDefence’s C-UAV capabilities. It’s a mix of RF experts, embedded developers, FPGA engineers, algorithm specialists and system architects, all working closely together to turn ideas into fully validated, field-ready solutions.

Our collaboration is tight and hands-on. We explore concepts together, challenge designs early, share responsibility for performance, and stay curious about how decisions in one part of the system impact everything else — from RF front-end to backend UX.

And as one of your future colleagues puts it:

“My colleagues, as an engineer at MyDefence, are among the most skilled and professional I have worked with in my career. This is not a place for those without ambitions, but a place of growth and creativity. Drone threats are evolving rapidly, and we see new challenges and demands every week. It adds to the creative environment that few standard solutions fit the products, so we are constantly challenged to come up with new ideas.”
— Rasmus Andersen, Senior Hardware Engineer

What we stand for
At MyDefence, we live by a shared set of values that guide us — in how we do business and how we show up as colleagues. These values are our compass, ensuring that we move forward with courage, execution and care.

We Dare — Courage
We dare to challenge the status quo and push boundaries. Innovation requires bravery — and we’re not afraid to explore new paths that make a difference.

We Do — Execution
We take responsibility and get things done. We turn ideas into action and ensure progress follows commitment.

We Care — I Am Your Wing(wo)man
We support each other and have each other’s backs. We listen, we help and we lift — because trust and collaboration make us stronger.

Ready to Elevate Your Career with MyDefence?
If you’re excited about building high-impact technology and want to grow in a team where curiosity, professionalism and purpose meet — we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your application and CV as soon as possible; we review applications on a rolling basis. Please note that we use an online recruitment system, and only applications submitted electronically will be considered.

Questions? If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to reach out to Chief Technology Officer, Michael Johansen, or Development Director, Jesper Holst, who will be happy to provide further details on the job.

Application deadline: Apply no later than 11. January 2026

Lokation: Denmark