Senior FPGA Engineer at Heerbrugg, Switzerland

Senior FPGA Engineer (f/m/d)

Location: Heerbrugg, Switzerland
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior Professional

About the Role
Excelloit Consultancy Services is proud to partner with one of its premium clients in search of a highly skilled Senior FPGA Engineer. This role is integral to the development of cutting-edge technologies in aerial data acquisition, processing, and autonomous solutions. If you’re passionate about precision and innovation, this is your opportunity to make an impact within a team of forward-thinking professionals.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to all stages of electronic development, from concept to production.
• Design and implement advanced FPGA circuits and systems in VHDL, focusing on high-speed communication, digital signal/data processing, and synchronization.
• Assist in the design of high-speed digital PCBs.
• Develop firmware in C/C++ for embedded applications.
• Debug and characterize electronic assemblies and subsystems in camera/LiDAR systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external partners to achieve project milestones.
• Support the production team during the series production ramp-up phase.

What You'll Bring

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Higher education (FH) or university degree (BSc/MSc) in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience with complex VHDL designs, RTL coding, timing analysis, and simulation/verification methods.
• Proficiency with Linux for embedded systems or similar environments.
• Experience with Matlab or Python.
• Familiarity with tools like GIT, Jira, and agile/scrum methodologies.
• Strong communication skills in German (B2) and/or English (B2).

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, AXI, SPI, or I2C.
• Background in analogue/RF electronics.
• Experience with LiDAR, radar, or imaging systems.

What Our Client Offers

• Flexible working hours based on a 40-hour workweek.
• Generous vacation entitlement:
  • 25 days from the age of 20.
  • 27 days from the age of 40.
  • 30 days from the age of 50.
• Bonus system and enhanced pension fund contributions.
• Individual training opportunities (both internal and external).
• Employee discounts on health, cars, entertainment, and more.
• Multicultural and supportive work environment.
• Regular employee events.

Why Join This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to work with one of Excelloit's premier clients, a leader in developing innovative solutions in aerial and autonomous systems. With access to state-of-the-art technologies and a dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of digital reality solutions while advancing your professional career.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and become part of a team that creates solutions empowering a sustainable future.