Saad Kouzmane

Embedded Systems Engineer

Salary / Daily rate

Paris, France

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

Python

Languages

English

About me

Intro

FPGA verification engineer with aerospace industry expertise and proven track record in DO-254 compliance. Specialized in VHDL, verification environments, and automated testing workflows across avionic systems. Currently advancing LiDAR FPGA designs while delivering robust verification solutions for critical embedded systems.

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Work experience

R&D FPGA Engineer Intern

IRIDESENSE

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 9 months

Paris, France

• Verifying and documenting an FPGA Design of a LiDAR system. • Designed and implemented a reusable verification environment from scratch, based on the test plan, test module descriptions, test procedures, and traceability matrix. • Automated simulation execution using Python scripts to streamline the verification process. • Conducting FPGA module verification at multiple levels (sub-modules, top-level) with a structured methodology, ensuring code and functional coverage. • Collaborating closely with hardware engineer and other departments to refine verification strategies and improve FPGA performance.

FPGA Engineer Intern

Safran Engineering Services

Feb 2024 - Jul 2024

6 months

Rabat-Salé-Kenitra, Morocco · On-site

Project1 : “Qualification of the UART TX protocol model in accordance with the requirements of DO-254” Tools: VHDL QUESTA MODELSIM Key Responsibilities: - Conducted in-depth analysis and testing of the UART TX protocol model. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure all requirements were met. - Authored a technical note document detailing the qualification process and outcomes. Project 2: Training on the activity of Verification and validation of a PLD avionics module (compliance with DO-254) Description: Performed verification and validation tasks for a Programmable Logic Device (PLD) module used in avionic systems, ensuring compliance with DO-254 requirements. Key Responsibilities: - Developed and executed verification and validation plans and test cases. - Identified and resolved issues related to the PLD module to ensure proper functionality. - Documented verification and validation processes and results to comply with DO-254 standards.

Intern

ALTEN

Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

4 months

Fes, Morocco

• Worked on a project titled: ”Automation script for the generation of the kgs file from the Labelist - BMW project.” • Developed a Python script to automate the updating of a kgs file using data from a label list accompanying manufacturing change request (MCR) tickets.

Summer Internship

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Hassan II

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

2 months

Fes, Morocco

Project 1: - Design and Implementation of an Oximeter System with Application for Patient Monitoring and Management . Tools used: ESP32 microcontroller, MAX30102 sensor, OLED SSD1306 display, I2C protocol, Java application Project 2: -Integration and Control of a Glucometer Using an Open Source Driver: Enhancing Diabetes Management with Application. Tools used: Open source driver, OneTouch Verio IQ glucometer, Linux commands, Java application


Education

Université Paris-Saclay

Second-year Masters in Aeronautical and Space Systems Engineering

2024 - 2025

11 months

École Nationale des Sciences Appliquées de Fès

Engineering degree

2019 - 2024

5 years 1 month

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