Senior FPGA Engineer Perm in Heerbrugg upto 140K CHF

Job Description
Job Title: Senior FPGA Engineer
Location: Heerbrugg, Switzerland
Contract Type: Full-time, Open-ended
Salary: CHF 105,000 - CHF 140,000 per year
Travel Requirement: No travel required
Language Requirements: Fluent English; German - nice to have
Start Date: ASAP
Application Deadline: Ongoing

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior FPGA Engineer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge digital reality solutions. You will play a key role in designing and developing high-speed communication systems, digital signal processing, and synchronisation circuits. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a team of skilled engineers in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, focusing on precision technologies in aerial data acquisition, processing, and DaaS content.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for:

• Designing complex FPGA circuits and systems in VHDL, including high-speed communication, digital signal and data processing, timing, and synchronisation.
  
• Collaborating with other engineers to design high-speed digital PCBs and write firmware in C/C++ for embedded applications.
  
• Debugging and characterising electronic assemblies and submodules within advanced camera and LiDAR systems.
  
• Working alongside interdisciplinary teams and external partners to meet project goals.
  
• Supporting production during series production ramp-up.
  

What We Offer:

• Flexible working hours based on a 40-hour week.
  
• 25 vacation days from the age of 20, 27 days from age 40, and 30 days from age 50.
  
• Competitive bonus system and extra-mandatory pension fund contributions.
  
• Opportunities for individual training (both internal and external).
  
• Discounts on health, car, entertainment, and more.
  
• Engaging employee events and a supportive, multicultural work environment.
  

Requirements

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  
• 5+ years of experience in VHDL design, RTL coding, timing analysis, and simulation/verification methods.
  
• Proficiency with embedded systems, particularly Linux or similar operating systems.
  
• Experience with Matlab or Python for design and analysis.
  
• Familiarity with GIT, Jira, and agile/scrum methodologies.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills with a structured approach to debugging and testing.
  
• Fluent English communication skills (German is a plus).
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and related development tools.
  
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, AXI, SPI, I2C.
  
• Experience with analog/RF electronics and their integration into digital systems.
  
• Previous work with LiDAR, radar, or imaging systems.
  

Requirements
Contribution to all aspects of the electronics development from the idea to the product Design challenging FPGA circuits and systems in VHDL involving high speed communication, digital signal and data processing, timing and synchronization signals Support design of high-speed digital PCBs Write firmware in C/C++ for embedded applications Debug and characterize electronic assemblies and submodules of the entire camera/LiDAR systems Collaborate within a team of interdisciplinary engineers and external partners to achieve project goals Support production during series production ramp-up