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FPGA Consultant Avionics | Proven Experience in Mission-Critical Design
FPGA consultant avionics with a track record built on precision, performance, and reliability—this is where deep technical expertise meets real-world avionics challenges. With over 30 years of avionics experience as an engineer, Balent Conseil brings unmatched insight into complex digital systems, helping organizations navigate high-stakes ASIC and FPGA development with confidence.
Real-World Expertise That Drives Results
As a freelance VHDL engineer and independent HDL design consultant, our experience spans across advanced ASIC replication, verification, and avionics digital systems. Every engagement is rooted in rigorous standards, especially within DO-254 FPGA consultant environments, ensuring compliance, traceability, and safety.
Freelance consultant (from 08/2021)
Since 01/2026, supporting ASIC development /replication for avionic equipments
consulting for EXPLEO at THALES-AVIONICS
ASIC replication & manufacturing Subcontractors follow-up in the frame of DO-254 environment endorsement of ASIC replication process, involving in-depth technical understanding:
GDSII layout remapping, generation of spice netlists & chip interconnects from layout, mapping to new technology verification by simulation, with reference measurements, on original devices & on samples
Solving Component Obsolescence: Our work focuses on the high-risk area of ASIC replication—mapping proven architectures to new technologies while maintaining strict DO-254 endorsement. I ensure that your “Old-to-New” transitions retain 100% functional equivalence through rigorous simulation and reference measurements.
12/2021 - 06/2024 ASIC Development Project for IPTV
Responsible for performance setup and assessment for Video Streams (H266, HEVC, though a NOC AXI4 interface to DDR4)
Netlist simulations for 22 nm FDX technology, including power consumption assessments
VIPs (Verification IPs) & test bench development, Perfos assessment (+ iterations with codecs and other initiators design)
Digital Design environment: VHDL-2008 + Riviera Pro and VCS + System Verilog / UVM dedicated test bench for Synopsys DDR Controller
Tooling: Python, Bash & TCL scripting (code generation, module integration, automation, post processing, industrialization), a significant part of the job
1993 - 2021: 28 years inside Airbus Group (Matra Marconi Space, EADS ASTRIUM, Airbus DS, Airbus)
Participated in many great projects, mainly avionic equipments developments for flight control computers (A330, A380) and satellite platforms (Eurostar 3000 & NEO)
Architect of the Laser Pointing computer for LOLA demonstrator (aircraft/GEO SAT laser link)
Design technical authority for Flight Computers at Airbus EYY
Deeply involved in Verification, Validation & Qualification topics
Many efficient problem solutions, during development, but also in operation, and even in orbit
Held various other positions: subsystem architect, avionic equipments “product user”, contractors follow-up, with active & deep technical involvement
What Sets This Expertise Apart
- Avionics digital design expert with hands-on system-level authority
- Advanced ASIC verification consultant delivering robust validation frameworks
- Skilled VHDL SystemVerilog consultant with UVM and simulation mastery
- Proven ability to solve critical issues—even in live and in-orbit systems
This is not just experience—it’s battle-tested engineering excellence applied to your most demanding projects.
UVM Mastery for Avionics: We don’t just write code; we architect robust validation frameworks. By leveraging SystemVerilog/UVM and advanced scripting, we automate the verification of complex interfaces (like NOC AXI4 to DDR4), significantly reducing the time-to-market for mission-critical hardware.
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Looking for an FPGA consultant avionics partner who delivers precision, compliance, and performance? Discover how decades of real-world experience can accelerate your ASIC, FPGA, and verification projects. From DO-254 environments to complex digital architectures, get expert guidance tailored to your mission-critical needs. Connect now to explore how this expertise can elevate your next innovation.