Senior Hardware Developer

Utimaco; Aachen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Open corporate culture

Company pension scheme

Flexible working model

Anniversary/extra vacation benefits

Diversity across 42 nations

Zusammenfassung

Utimaco in Aachen is seeking an Embedded Hardware Engineer to advance Xilinx FPGA programming, Altium design, and board bring-up on HSM boards. You will prototype, test, and debug hardware, and provide direct support to manufacturing to resolve yield issues and defects.

We value hands-on experience with high-speed PCB design, lab measurements, and knowledge of SPI/I2C/UART/PCIe, along with a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Qualifikationen

• Altium Designer: proven schematic capture and high-speed multi-layer PCB design.
• Hands-on hardware bring-up experience with lab measurements.
• Experience supporting high-volume electronics production and addressing yield issues.
• Strong knowledge of low-level bus interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe) and power management.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related hands-on experience.

Aufgaben

• Xilinx FPGA Programming & Diagnostics: write, implement, and maintain FPGA logic for board bring-up and system health tests.
• Altium Hardware Design: lead schematic capture and high-speed PCB layout for HSM boards.
• Prototyping & Bring-Up: assemble, test, and debug prototype boards with lab equipment.
• Production Support: provide engineering support to manufacturing to troubleshoot yield issues and defects.
• Embedded HW Integration: collaborate to interface low-level hardware and validate board integrity.

Kenntnisse

Altium Designer

Hardware Bring-Up

Prototyping

Production Support

Embedded Hardware Fundamentals

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Jobbeschreibung

Utimaco is an international provider of IT security solutions and cybersecurity technologies with headquarters in Aachen (Germany) and Campbell (USA). For over 40 years, we have been developing innovative solutions for the protection of people, data and communications that meet the highest standards. We are the world's leading manufacturer of hardware security modules and compliance solutions in a wide range of industries such as automotive, banking, telecommunications and many more.

With our global network of partners and customers, we contribute to making digital information and infrastructures secure worldwide. Become part of our team and help us make the digital world more secure - together we are shaping the future of IT security.

Xilinx FPGA Programming & Diagnostics: Write, implement, and maintain Xilinx FPGA logic specifically for board bring-up, diagnostics, and system health tests (e.g., voltage/temperature monitoring, self-tests).

Altium Hardware Design: Lead schematic capture and high-speed PCB layout using Altium Designer for HSM boards.

Prototyping & Bring-Up: Assemble, test, and debug initial prototype boards using lab equipment and 3D-printed enclosure fits.

Production Support: Provide direct engineering support to manufacturing to troubleshoot yield issues, test failures, and board-level defects.

Embedded HW Integration: Collaborate with the team to interface low-level hardware and validate board integrity.

Your profile

Must-Haves (Required)

Your tasks

• Xilinx FPGA Programming & Diagnostics: Write, implement, and maintain Xilinx FPGA logic specifically for board bring-up, diagnostics, and system health tests (e.g., voltage/temperature monitoring, self-tests).
• Altium Hardware Design: Lead schematic capture and high-speed PCB layout using Altium Designer for HSM boards.
• Prototyping & Bring-Up: Assemble, test, and debug initial prototype boards using lab equipment and 3D-printed enclosure fits.
• Production Support: Provide direct engineering support to manufacturing to troubleshoot yield issues, test failures, and board-level defects.
• Embedded HW Integration: Collaborate with the team to interface low-level hardware and validate board integrity.

Your profile

Must-Haves (Required)

• Altium Designer Expertise: Proven track record in schematic capture and high-speed multi-layer PCB design using Altium Designer.
• Hardware Bring-Up & Prototyping: Hands-on experience debugging new board revisions, performing lab measurements (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers), and initial hardware bring-up.
• Production & Manufacturing Support: Experience supporting high-volume electronics production, resolving assembly/yield issues, and handling component obsolescence.
• Embedded Hardware Fundamentals: Strong understanding of low-level bus interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe), power management, and microcontroller integration.
• Education & Work Experience: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant hands-on experience in senior hardware engineering.

Nice-to-Haves

• Xilinx FPGA Skills: Practical experience programming Xilinx FPGAs (ability to write functional logic, integrate IP cores, and build/run board-level health and diagnostic tests).
• 3D Printing & Mechanical Fit: Experience with 3D printing and CAD software for quick-turn enclosure, thermal, and mechanical fit checks.
• HSM & Security Domain: Exposure to Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), tamper detection design, or cryptographic hardware standards (e.g., FIPS 140-2/3).
• High-Speed Signal Integrity: Basic simulation experience for Signal Integrity/Power Integrity (SI/PI) in high-speed board design.
• Scripting Skills: Python, Tcl, or Bash for automating board test routines and build workflows.

We offer

• An open and friendly corporate culture, characterized by constructive and collaborative teamwork.
• Support for your future plans through a company pension scheme (depending on country-specific conditions).
• Early birds and night owls alike can shape their workday thanks to a flexible working model.
• We also support you privately – benefit from special payments or additional vacation days on anniversaries or special occasions.
• Utimaco is growing and embraces diversity! Our global team includes colleagues from 42 nations who speak 45 different languages.

Do you feel addressed?

Then we look forward to receiving a meaningful application stating the earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.