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# Senior Hardware Developer

- **Company:** Utimaco GmbH
- **Location:** Aachen, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, 3D Printing, Computer-Aided Design, Altium Designer, Bash Shell, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Hardware Security Module, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Tcl (Programming Language), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5889634325

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

To further strengthen our Corporate Unit we are looking for a: Senior Hardware Developer
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.


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