Senior Hardware Developer
Location: Aachen
Utimaco is an international provider of IT security solutions and cybersecurity technologies with headquarters in Aachen (Germany) and Campbell (USA). For over 40 years, we have been developing innovative solutions for the protection of people, data and communications that meet the highest standards. We are the world's leading manufacturer of hardware security modules and compliance solutions in a wide range of industries such as automotive, banking, telecommunications and many more.
With our global network of partners and customers, we contribute to making digital information and infrastructures secure worldwide. Become part of our team and help us make the digital world more secure - together we are shaping the future of IT security.
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.
Your profile
Must-Haves (Required)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).
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.
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.
We offer
- An open and friendly corporate culture, characterized by constructive and collaborative teamwork.
- Support for your future plans through a company pension scheme (depending on country-specific conditions).
- Early birds and night owls alike can shape their workday thanks to a flexible working model.
- We also support you privately – benefit from special payments or additional vacation days on anniversaries or special occasions.
- Utimaco is growing and embraces diversity! Our global team includes colleagues from 42 nations who speak 45 different languages.
