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Internship – Development of a Timing Extraction Flow for an Embedded FPGA in 7nm Technology

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Internship - Development of a Timing Extraction Flow for an Embedded FPGA in 7nm Technology

Join NanoXplore a European leader in radiation-hardened SoC FPGAs and be part of our growing adventure in aerospace and defense !

At NanoXplore, we design and deliver cutting-edge FPGA and SoC FPGA solutions for the most demanding environments : space, defense, avionics, and high-reliability industries. With offices in Paris, Montpellier, and Grenoble, our teams are expanding fast and we are looking for passionate engineers to shape the future of embedded systems.

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With the continuous scaling of CMOS technologies toward advanced nodes such as 7nm, the design and integration of complex digital systems face increasing physical and timing challenges. In particular, the integration of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) fabrics within System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures requires highly accurate timing characterization to ensure performance, reliability, and optimal physical implementation.

 

Your missions

The main objective of this study is to develop and validate a fully automated post-layout timing extraction flow for an eFPGA implemented in 7nm technology, and to leverage this flow to support the development of the next-generation Horizon placement and routing tool.

More specifically, the project aims to:

  •  Design and implement a robust post-layout timing extraction flow for an eFPGA
  •  Generate timing models compatible with the Horizon P&R tool
  •  Build a representative 7nm implementation benchmark comparing space cells and standard cell libraries
  •  Analyze timing accuracy, correlation, and the impact on Quality of Results (QoR)

 

Profile
  • Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of FPGA design principles and digital logic.
  • Familiarity with C/C++ programming and hardware description languages.
  • Understanding of synthesis tools and design flows (HLS experience is a plus).
  • Analytical mindset and ability to interpret performance metrics.
  • Basic scripting skills (Python) for automation.

 

Duration & Location

Internship
Location : Sèvres (92)
Start Date : 2026 (Q1 or Q2)

 

Why join us?

NanoXplore is a fast-growing technology company where you will work on concrete projects, from real components all the way to silicon production. You will join a human-sized team in which your ideas will truly make an impact, while taking on a strategic and evolving role within our ambitious R&D roadmap.

 

Excited by this role ? We'd happy to hear from you ! Share your CV with us via the contact form to join a motivated and creative team and be part of a true French success story.

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Embedded Systems

Bridging the gap between silicon and software, the Embedded Systems team designs the low-level tools that make NanoXplore’s FPGAs truly usable and powerful. 


Their core mission : developing the main SDK (Software Development Kit), firmware, and all embedded components that enable seamless configuration, control, and integration of our devices. From bootloaders and drivers to board support packages and diagnostic tools, they ensure our chips speak the right language whether on a satellite, in a defense system, or in a test environment. Their work is foundational : without it, nothing runs. 


What sets them apart is their ability to think system-wide. They work closely with hardware teams and application engineers, adapt to evolving specs, and support real-world use cases with reliability and reactivity. 

They’re not just writing code : they’re building the ecosystem around our FPGAs.


Driven by curiosity and precision, it’s a team where autonomy meets collaboration, and where each line of code contributes to something bigger : making advanced microelectronics accessible and operational for the most demanding applications.

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