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This position reports to:
R&D Team Lead__
The work model for the role is: hybrid / #LI-Hybrid
Key responsibilities
In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our hardware and embedded systems.
You will support the conception, design, implementation, and testing of modern FPGA-based solutions, as well as the maintenance and further development of existing systems.
Your tasks
Development, implementation, and testing of complex FPGA and SoC architectures
Design of VHDL-based systems and development of verification environments
Execution of simulations, timing analysis, and hardware validation
Development of embedded software for microcontrollers
Support of the hardware design team (schematic and layout reviews, testing, documentation)
Maintenance and continuous improvement of existing systems
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and close coordination with hardware and software teams
Your profile
Completed degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field of study
At least 3+ years of relevant professional experience in hardware development.
Good knowledge in FPGA design (AMD/Xilinx, Altera, VHDL)
Confident handling of common FPGA development tools (Vivado, ModelSim)
Experience in embedded software development (e.g., PIC, ATMEGA, STM32, MicroBlaze)
Good knowledge in classical hardware development as well as in handling hardware design tools
Basic knowledge in handling bus systems such as Ethernet, PROFIBUS, or similar fieldbus systems
Strong communication and teamwork skills combined with an independent, analytical, and structured working style
English: business-fluent (written and spoken); German: fluent (written and spoken)
Benefits
Canteen
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Workpractices
Employee Share Acquisition Plan
Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.
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Skills Required
- Completed degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable field
- 6-10 years professional experience in FPGA and SoC development
- Strong expertise in FPGA/SoC architectures and design (AMD/Xilinx, Altera) and VHDL
- Proficient with FPGA development tools (Vivado/Vitis, Quartus, ModelSim)
- Proficient in Python and TCL
- Experience in embedded software development (PIC, ATMEGA, STM32, MicroBlaze)
- Solid knowledge of classical hardware development and hardware design tools (Mentor Expedition)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; independent, analytical, structured working style
- English business-fluent (written and spoken); German fluent (written and spoken)
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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