Senior FPGA Engineer (f/m/d)

Location: Heerbrugg, St Gallen, Switzerland
Type: On-site

Our client, a global leader in digital reality solutions, is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join their innovative team. Committed to sustainability, our client combines sensor, software, and autonomous technologies to develop cutting-edge solutions that revolutionize aerial data acquisition, processing, and DaaS content.

About the Role:
In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to all phases of electronics development, from initial concept to product launch. This position offers a unique opportunity to design and develop advanced FPGA systems using VHDL, working on high-speed communication, digital signal processing, and synchronization. You will also support the design of high-speed digital PCBs, write embedded firmware in C/C++, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to all stages of electronics development from concept to production.
Design complex FPGA circuits and systems using VHDL for high-speed communication, signal processing, and synchronisation.
Support the development of high-speed digital PCBs.
Write and develop firmware in C/C++ for embedded applications.
Debug and characterise electronic assemblies, including those in camera/LiDAR systems.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and external partners.
Assist during the ramp-up phase of series production.

Required Qualifications:

A degree (FH or university) in Electrical Engineering (BSc or MSc).
5+ years of experience with complex VHDL designs, RTL coding, timing analysis and simulation / verification methods
Senior level of experience with writing and developing embedded C/C++.
Experience with FPGA systems.
Experience with Linux for embedded systems or similar.
Familiarity with Matlab or Python.
Proficient in using GIT, Jira, and scrum/agile methodologies.
Fluent skills of English is required and ideally skills in German.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

Experience with Xilinx FPGAs.
Knowledge of communication protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, AXI, SPI, I2C, or similar.
Experience with analog/RF electronics.
Exposure to LiDAR, radar, or imaging systems is a plus.

What Our Client Offers:

Flexible working hours based on a 40-hour workweek.
Generous vacation entitlement:

25 days from age 20,

27 days from age 40,

30 days from age 50.

Attractive bonus system and extra pension fund contributions.
Individual training opportunities (internal and external).
Access to a range of discounts (health, car, entertainment, and more).
A multicultural and supportive work environment.
Regular employee events.

Key Skills:

C/C++
FPGA
VHDL
High-speed digital PCBs
RTL Coding

Industry Sector:

Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Engineering

Functional Specialisation:

Engineering and Design

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