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# FPGA Development / System Integration Engineer

- **Company:** Universal Quantum
- **Location:** Hamburg, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Quantum Computing, Shell Script, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Tcl (Programming Language), Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Fpga Hardware, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2f67dd110dc4020f

## About the Role

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 * Experience of implementing and debugging complex RTL designs
 * Hands on experience of electronics system integration of FPGA/ASIC based functions within a larger control system, including the use of standard lab-based analysis and debug tools
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-functional team

Must-have Skills:

 * Degree or equivalent - Electronics / Computer Science
 * 8+ years of experience in high performance digital design
 * Comprehensive experience of RTL design, implementation and verification (FPGA or ASIC)
 * High-level of understanding of electronic circuit design (Digital/Analogue)
 * Experience of high-performance communication protocols (Ethernet/PCI/Serdes/etc)
 * Knowledge and understanding of HW/PCB design and implementation (schematics/layout/testing/debug)
 * Thorough understanding and experience of common lab-based test and analysis equipment
 * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
 * Ability to work autonomously, setting priorities and delivering to schedule
 * Competency in scripting languages (Python/Tcl/Shell)

Nice-to-have Skills:

 * Previous experience of both FPGA and ASIC design flows
 * System-level design/architecture experience
 * Understanding or previous experience in high performance DSP
 * Previous experience in embedded software/embedded systems design
 * In-depth experience in PCB design
 * Background in Physics, including quantum technologies

## Description

* Play a key role in building control systems for quantum computers
 * Take a leading role in the integration and debug of FPGA based sub-systems within the quantum computer control framework
 * Implementation of RTL level designs for blocks/sub-systems/FPGAs from high-level requirements
 * Take ownership of blocks/sub-systems/FPGA level specifications and architecture
 * Generate comprehensive documentation required for design, verification and integration
 * Gain exposure to a diverse range of engineering sub-disciplines
 * Develop a proficient understanding of quantum computing control systems and concepts
 * Participate in multidisciplinary collaborative projects (ASIC/Mechanical/Software/Electronics/Physicists)


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