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Freelance Hardware Engineer – Embedded Systems | Onsite in Hamburg | 6 Months

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Hardware Engineer for a 6-month contract position in Hamburg, working on the modernization of a complex embedded system. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with both analog and digital hardware, upgrading legacy components and ensuring seamless integration with modern platforms.

• Location: Hamburg (100% onsite)
• Start Date: June, 2025
• Duration: 6 months, with extension possible
• Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week)
• Languages: English and German
• Interviews: Asap

Key Responsibilities:

• Redesign and upgrade an existing embedded platform, replacing a legacy DSP with a Cortex-M7/M4 MCU
• Replace an older Cyclone III FPGA with Cyclone 10, including porting of VHDL code
• Review and update analog circuitry, replacing obsolete components with modern alternatives
• Design new schematics and PCB layouts; manage prototyping and assembly
• Define and implement communication between MCU and FPGA via CAN, SPI, I²C
• Integrate and configure ARM peripherals and support migration of embedded software, including the CANopen driver stack

Required Skills:

• Strong background in embedded hardware design, especially with ARM Cortex-M and Altera/Intel FPGAs
• Proficient in analog circuit design and component selection
• Solid experience with VHDL, including simulation, porting, and debugging
• Familiar with CAN, SPI, I²C, and general embedded communication
• Experience in PCB design, from schematic to functional prototype
• Bonus:
  Prior success in modernizing or maintaining legacy systems

If you're a seasoned hardware engineer who thrives on upgrading legacy designs and delivering robust embedded solutions, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out directly for more information.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Contract

• Industries Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Semiconductor Manufacturing

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