System Hardware Architect

Unigraf is globally recognized video electronics testing company based in Finland. We develop industry-leading Hardware and Software Test Tools for testing USB-C™, DisplayPort™, and HDMI™ interfaces. Our deep technical expertise and innovative solutions are trusted by the world’s top electronics manufacturers, from R&D to production line testing and compliance verification. At Unigraf, you'll be part of a team that ensures the reliability and standard compliance of devices like smartphones, laptops, tablets, and monitors used by millions every day. We are an international team of around 60 professionals, with 26 colleagues based in Espoo and teams in the US, Taiwan and India. https://www.unigraf.fi/

Are you an experienced hardware professional with a strong background in FPGA-based hardware and high-speed digital design – ready to take broader technical ownership? We are now looking for a System Hardware Architect to join our R&D team in Espoo. This senior role combines deep hands-on expertise with system-level thinking. You will take ownership of hardware architecture from concept to production, make key architectural and component-level decisions, and work closely with our hardware, FPGA, firmware and software professionals. What will you be working on? As System Hardware Architect, you will play a key role in shaping Unigraf’s hardware platforms and their future development. You will: define system and subsystem architectures, interfaces and technical requirementstake ownership from concept and feasibility through prototyping, verification and productionmake architectural and component-level decisions considering performance, power consumption, cost, reliability, risk and manufacturabilitywork with high-speed digital hardware, FPGA/SoC-based platforms and complex embedded systemsensure signal integrity, power integrity, EMC, testability and HW/SW interfaces are considered in the overall designdefine bring-up, verification and validation approaches and manage system-level hardware risksdrive the hardware technology roadmap and evaluate new technologies, components and supplier solutionslead design reviews and support and mentor experienced hardware engineers. The role combines hands-on expertise with system-level ownership and technical leadership. You should enjoy diving into engineering details while also seeing and influencing the bigger picture. What are we looking for? We are looking for a senior hardware professional with 10+ years of experience in hardware design and development, ideally in demanding product development environments. We expect you to have: a relevant technical degree, preferably M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similarstrong hands-on experience in hardware and PCB design, ideally including FPGA-based boards and complex high-speed designssolid understanding of digital and analog circuit design, PCB manufacturing, high-speed digital signaling, signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), power conversion and EMCgood knowledge of FPGA and/or SoC technologies, including high-speed transceivers and SerDesfamiliarity with AI-assisted design and development workflowsa proven track record of taking complex hardware products from concept to productionexperience in technical ownership, design reviews and guiding other engineersability to make sound trade-offs between performance, reliability, cost, schedule and manufacturabilityexcellent spoken and written English. You should also have good knowledge of at least one major technology ecosystem, such as FPGA, SoC, CPU/GPU, PCIe, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi/BT or MIPI. Finnish language skills are considered an advantage but are not required. Nice to have Experience in one or more of the following is considered an advantage: FPGA application design and/or ASIC integrationmanufacturing processes and supply chainthermal, mechanical, acoustical or optical designsoftware/firmware architectures, state machines and protocols You do not need to be an expert in every area. What matters is the technical breadth and judgement to understand the system as a whole. Why Unigraf? At Unigraf, we offer: challenging projects with leading international electronics companiesan experienced and collaborative R&D teamthe opportunity to genuinely influence products and their technical directiona flexible hybrid work modeloccupational healthcare, lunch and sports benefitsfree parking, an on-site gym and lunch restaurant. How to apply Apply via our easy-to-use recruitment platform by October 22nd. Applications are reviewed continuously during the application period. Recruitment is carried out in cooperation with WeCon Oy. For more information about the role, the application process, and schedule, contact Laura Willberg at +358 50 586 2769 (Mon–Tue 9–11) or email [email protected].