Hardware Engineer

Optimus Search; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company seeks a Freelance Hardware Engineer specializing in Embedded Systems for a 6-month contract in Hamburg. The role involves hands-on modernization of complex embedded systems, focusing on analog and digital hardware upgrades. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in embedded design, particularly with ARM and FPGA components.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in embedded hardware design, especially with ARM Cortex-M.
• Proficient in analog circuit design and component selection.
• Solid experience with VHDL, including simulation and debugging.

Aufgaben

• Upgrade embedded platforms by replacing legacy components including DSPs and FPGAs.
• Design new schematics and PCB layouts; manage prototyping processes.
• Ensure communication interfaces between the MCU and FPGA are defined and implemented.

Kenntnisse

Embedded hardware design

Analog circuit design

VHDL

PCB design

Embedded communication (CAN, SPI, I²C)

Jobbeschreibung

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Freelance Hardware Engineer – Embedded Systems | Onsite in Hamburg | 6 Months

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Hardware Engineer for a 6-month contract position in Hamburg, working on the modernization of a complex embedded system. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with both analog and digital hardware, upgrading legacy components and ensuring seamless integration with modern platforms.

• Location: Hamburg (100% onsite)
• Start Date: June, 2025
• Duration: 6 months, with extension possible
• Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week)
• Languages: English and German
• Interviews: Asap

Key Responsibilities:

• Redesign and upgrade an existing embedded platform, replacing a legacy DSP with a Cortex-M7/M4 MCU
• Replace an older Cyclone III FPGA with Cyclone 10, including porting of VHDL code
• Review and update analog circuitry, replacing obsolete components with modern alternatives
• Design new schematics and PCB layouts; manage prototyping and assembly
• Define and implement communication between MCU and FPGA via CAN, SPI, I²C
• Integrate and configure ARM peripherals and support migration of embedded software, including the CANopen driver stack

Required Skills:

• Strong background in embedded hardware design, especially with ARM Cortex-M and Altera/Intel FPGAs
• Proficient in analog circuit design and component selection
• Solid experience with VHDL, including simulation, porting, and debugging
• Familiar with CAN, SPI, I²C, and general embedded communication
• Experience in PCB design, from schematic to functional prototype
• Bonus: Prior success in modernizing or maintaining legacy systems

If you're a seasoned hardware engineer who thrives on upgrading legacy designs and delivering robust embedded solutions, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out directly for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Semiconductor Manufacturing

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