Senior Microelectronics Engineer(m/f/d)

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About Us

NET CHECK GmbH was founded in 1999 with the aim of improving the quality of communication networks. Since then, NET CHECK has developed into the leading partner of network operators and infrastructure providers of mobile and fixed networks of all technologies. Its core competencies include international network benchmarking (comparative measurements) as well as network planning and fault analysis. NET CHECK has one of Germany\’s largest crowdsourcing platforms, which generates over 144 million data points every day. Our commitment to quality and security has earned us the trust of scientific and government institutions.

NET CHECK is headquartered in Berlin and is part of the NC GROUP, an owner-managed group of companies with a total of over 180 employees at five locations in Germany and one in Belgrade, Serbia.

Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Microelectronics Engineer to join our Hardware Development team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, testing, and optimization of microelectronic circuits and systems that power our advanced telecom measurement equipment. This position requires a hands-on engineer with strong expertise in microelectronics, embedded systems, and RF/telecom hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop microelectronics circuits for telecom measurement equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, RF, and mechanical) to integrate designs into complete systems.
• Develop and test PCB layouts, FPGA/ASIC designs, and mixed-signal circuits for data acquisition, processing, and communication interfaces.
• Optimize power consumption, signal integrity, and thermal performance in compact hardware designs.
• Perform simulations, prototyping, and laboratory testing to ensure compliance with telecom and electronic industry standards.
• Support product industrialization, including component selection, cost optimization, and manufacturing readiness.
• Research and evaluate emerging microelectronics technologies relevant to telecom and measurement applications.
• Document designs, verification procedures, and technical reports

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in circuit design, PCB development, and FPGA/ASIC implementation.
• Hands-on experience with CAD tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics) and FPGA/ASIC design environments.
• Experience with FPGAs/ASICs (VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog) and embedded microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with RF systems, telecom interfaces (e.g., LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi), and signal processing is a strong plus.
• Experience in laboratory testing, prototyping, and debugging electronic systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken), German is a plus.

We Offer

• Employment Type: Full-Time, indefinite term.
• A dynamic team characterized by creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence, creating an innovative workplace.
• Flexible working hours.
• 28 vacation days.
• Health & Sports Subsidy: Sports membership subsidy.
• Public Transportation Subsidy: Monthly subsidy for a Germany-wide ticket.
• Bicycle leasing via JobRad.
• Regular Team Events.