As a Senior Hands-On Hardware Engineer at Dekimo Louvain-la-Neuve, you will play a key role in the design, development, and long-term maintenance of embedded systems and digital hardware products.
This role is intended for a passionate electronics engineer with strong practical experience who enjoys working close to the hardware – from schematics and FPGA code to PCB bring-up and production support.
Job Description
Your responsibilities include:
* Designing and developing complete electronic systems from requirements to prototype and production.
* Architecting, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining FPGA and CPLD designs (VHDL/Verilog).
* Designing and reviewing PCB schematics, selecting components, and supporting board bring-up and debugging.
* Actively participating in hardware validation and debugging using lab equipment.
* Managing product lifecycles, including digital logic obsolescence, component replacement, and redesigns.
* Collaborating closely with hardware, software, and test engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
* Contributing to and leading design reviews, proposing pragmatic improvements, and ensuring designs follow industry best practices.
* Taking technical ownership and contributing to robust, maintainable, real-world products.
Profile
We are looking for a candidate with:
* 10+ years of hands-on experience in electronics and hardware design.
* A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
* Strong, proven expertise in:
* FPGA and CPLD development (VHDL/Verilog, synthesis, simulation, timing analysis)
* Digital and analog electronics
* PCB-level hardware design and debugging
* Experience with microcontrollers, standard communication interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet, etc.), and debugging tools.
* Experience managing product obsolescence, redesigns, and long-term support.
* A passion for electronics and a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.
* Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
* Good communication skills in English and/or French.
* Bonus:
* Experience with embedded software development (bare-metal or RTOS).
* Experience with Embedded Linux (board bring-up, drivers, or system integration).
* Experience working in a small, agile engineering team.
* Interest in mentoring or acting as a technical reference.
* Personal or side projects in electronics.
Offer
You will join a small, dynamic team (<10 people) where you can truly influence project direction and product development. We offer:
* Competitive gross salary based on your expertise.
* Company car & fuel card.
* Hospitalization & group insurance.
* Meal vouchers.
* Home internet allowance & remote work compensation.
* Flexibility for occasional remote work.
* Diverse and challenging projects from concept to market.
* Technical leadership opportunities and direct impact on results.
How to Apply
Send your CV to jean-francois.lemaitre@dekimo.com