Digital Hardware Developer

Digital Hardware Engineer | FPGA | High-Performance Communication Systems | Germany

European Tech Recruit are proud to be partnering with a global technology leader renowned for developing world‑class solutions in secure communications, test & measurement, aerospace, defence and critical infrastructure. With decades of engineering excellence and significant investment in R&D, the company is recognised for designing some of the most advanced communication systems used by commercial, government and defence customers worldwide.

As they continue to invest in the development of next‑generation communication technology, they are looking for an experienced Digital Hardware Engineer to join their engineering team.

What you’ll be working on

You’ll play a key role in the design and development of high‑performance directional radio communication systems, taking ownership of digital hardware from concept through to testing and system integration.

Your responsibilities will include

• Developing FPGA‑based solutions and integrating digital and analogue electronics
• Creating circuit schematics, simulations and supporting PCB layouts
• Verifying and validating hardware using modern laboratory equipment
• Collaborating with software, systems and mechanical engineering teams throughout the product life‑cycle

We’re looking for engineers with experience in

• FPGA design (VHDL experience is highly desirable)
• SoCs, DDR memory and high‑speed digital interfaces
• Circuit design, simulation and hardware verification
• Hands‑on testing using oscilloscopes, signal generators and network analysers

Nice to have

• RF or communication systems experience
• Experience within telecommunications, defence, aerospace or other high‑reliability engineering environments

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or a related discipline
• Several years’ experience in digital hardware development
• Fluent German and English

Why consider this opportunity?

• Join one of Europe’s most respected engineering organisations
• Work on technically complex, mission‑critical communication systems
• Be involved across the full hardware development life‑cycle, from design through to system integration
• Collaborate with highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Long‑term project with access to cutting‑edge technology and innovation

Key words: FPGA / SoC / DDR memory / RF / Digital Interface / Power Supply / Communication / Telecommunication / CAE / Design / VHDL / Oscilloscopes / Network Analyzers / Signal Generators

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