SLIMOP-2026-05 — Firmware / FPGA Engineer — Space Optical Payloads

Firmware, FPGA logic, embedded control, timing, synchronization, sensors, data acquisition, test automation, hardware bring-up and support to optical payload validation.

SLIMOP Space is expanding its team in Galicia

SLIMOP Space is growing and opening five new positions in Nigrán–Vigo, Galicia, to accelerate the development of ultra-lightweight space optical systems, compact telescopes and next-generation optical payloads.

We develop advanced optical technologies for space in applications such as:

• Earth Observation
• Optical communications / lasercom / QKD
• Advanced optical payloads
• Compact telescopes for SmallSats and space missions

Our work combines:

• Optical engineering
• Precision optomechanics
• Metrology, AIT and experimental validation
• Space systems
• Firmware, FPGA and payload electronics
• Strategic R&D project management and public funding

We are looking for engineers, physicists and STEM profiles with genuine motivation for space, deep-tech innovation and real hardware development.

Beyond technical aptitude, we are looking for attitude: curiosity, rigour, commitment, initiative, ownership and passion for building real space technology. At SLIMOP, we believe that aptitude allows you to do the job, but attitude determines how well and how successfully you do it.

• Location: Nigrán–Vigo, Galicia, Spain
• Start: immediate or depending on candidate availability, according to the position
• Apply: send your CV and a short motivation note to [email protected], indicating the position reference in the email subject.

Join us in building the next generation of space optical systems.