Senior Development Engineer Digital Electronics & FPGA (m/f/d) 100 %

The Kistler Group is the world market leader in dynamic measurement technology. We develop innovative sensors, measurement systems and digital solutions for customers from industry, research and mobility. Over 2,200 employees at more than 60 locations worldwide are committed daily to further expanding our technological leadership. Innovators work with Kistler.

At our site in Winterthur, we develop innovative data acquisition and measurement technology systems for demanding industrial applications. As a Senior Development Engineer Digital Electronics & FPGA, you take on a central role in the development and further development of our digital electronics solutions. You combine profound know-how in FPGA development, digital technology and digital signal processing with innovative technologies and modern development methods. In doing so, you actively shape future hardware platforms, optimise existing systems and contribute your expertise to interdisciplinary development projects.

Senior Development Engineer Digital Electronics & FPGA (m/f/d) - 100%

Your typical day

• Development of innovative data acquisition and measurement technology systems for demanding industrial applications, taking into account the highest requirements for precision, performance and reliability.
• Design, implementation and optimisation of digital signal processing algorithms (DSP) for embedded systems based on FPGA and microcontrollers.
• Development and further development of FPGA designs with VHDL as well as integration of the developed components into existing and future system architectures.
• Use of AI-supported development tools to support and optimise FPGA development as well as to continuously improve development processes.
• Development and evaluation of digital circuits, signal processing solutions and fieldbus interfaces taking into account technical and functional requirements.
• Design of new hardware platforms and further development of existing systems throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Conducting simulations, tests and verifications at component and system level to ensure high development and product quality.
• Construction, commissioning and validation of prototypes and pre-series devices as well as support for the transfer to series production.
• Close collaboration with hardware, software and system developers within interdisciplinary project teams to develop holistic and powerful solutions.
• Technical support for complex issues throughout the entire product lifecycle as well as active participation in the continuous improvement of our technologies.

Your profile

• Completed studies in electrical engineering, electronics, communications engineering or a comparable technical field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the development of digital hardware and FPGA-based systems, ideally in an industrial development environment.
• Very good knowledge of VHDL as well as solid experience in the design and development of digital circuits.
• Proven experience in simulation, verification and integration of FPGA designs into complex system architectures.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in digital signal processing (DSP) as well as implementation of corresponding algorithms on embedded systems.
• Experience with AI-supported development tools and interest in profitably integrating new technologies into development processes.
• Analytical and structured working style, pronounced technical understanding as well as a high degree of initiative and sense of responsibility.
• Enjoyment in solving complex technical challenges as well as working in interdisciplinary development teams.
• Enthusiasm for innovative measurement technology, digital technologies and the continuous further development of powerful electronic systems.
• Very good German and good English skills.

What you can expect from us

• A responsible key role in a technologically demanding development environment with a high degree of creative freedom and personal responsibility.
• The opportunity to actively shape innovative data acquisition and measurement technology systems as well as future product generations of Kistler.
• Exciting technical challenges at the interface of FPGA development, digital signal processing and modern electronics development.
• An innovative working environment with modern development tools, short decision-making paths and a corporate culture that actively promotes new ideas and technical innovations.
• Close collaboration with experienced specialists from hardware, software and system development in interdisciplinary project teams.
• Support for internal and external training as well as attractive professional and personal development opportunities within the Kistler Group.
• "New Work" environment (e.g. home office, flexible annual working hours), 40 hours/week, good public transport connections and parking spaces on site, company restaurant, above-average social and insurance benefits as well as further fringe benefits.

Berivan Buth, Talent Acquisition Partner, +49 7031 3090 233, looks forward to receiving your complete, meaningful application (CV, diplomas/certificates and references, a cover letter is optional) via our online career tool.

For this position, we are currently only considering direct applications.