Matija K.-Embedded Design Engineer – Freelancer
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Embedded Design Engineer – Freelancer
MATECH
- Strategic consulting: providing system architecture and hardware design expertise for embedded vision projects in the industrial automation, UAV surveillance and medical sectors.
- End-to-end development: managing full-cycle projects from concept to prototype, including component selection, schematic capture, and 16-layer PCB layout (e.g., High-Speed Data Acquisition Card with PCIe Gen3 x8).
- DFM/DFT optimization: collaborating with EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) providers to optimize designs for manufacturing and testing.
Electronics Design Engineer
INETEC
- Developed eddy-current and ultrasonic (NDT) instrumentation for the nuclear and aerospace industries achieving ~15% improvement in SNR.
- FPGA-based signal acquisition systems, integrating high-precision mixed-signal components.
- Managed the complete multilayer PCB design process, including hardware bring-up and validation in collaboration with software and mechanical engineering teams.
- Ensured robust system performance in extreme environments through rigorous testing and signal integrity optimization.
Hardware Development Engineer
Mikroprojekt
- Custom FPGA-based camera modules for agriculture drone application.
- Hardware architecture and schematic design.
- PCB design, prototyping and validation.
R&D Engineer
ALTPRO
- Testing, calibration and maintenance of electronic modules and systems.
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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare, and Agriculture.
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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Project Management.
Summary
Senior Hardware Engineer with over 10 years of experience in developing FPGA-based embedded systems and high-speed digital electronics. Specialized in the full product lifecycle: from system architecture and schematic design to multilayer PCB layout, validation, and production support. Expert in implementing high-speed interfaces such as PCIe Gen3/4, DDR4, and 10G/25G Ethernet for industrial inspection and video processing applications.
Skills
- Hardware Design: High-Speed Digital Design, Mixed-Signal Electronics, Multilayer Pcb (4–16 Layers), Signal & Power Integrity
- High-Speed Interfaces: Pcie Gen3/4, Ddr3/4, Sfp+/Qsfp28, Mipi Csi-2/Dsi, Jesd204b
- Fpga Platforms: Altera (Intel) Arria 10/Cyclone V, Xilinx Kintex Ultrascale+, Lattice Avant /Certuspro-Nx
- Tools: Altium Designer, Siemens Pads Pro, Kicad, Fusion360
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Education
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing Zagreb
Master of Science · Electrical Engineering · Zagreb, Croatia
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Matija is based in Zagreb, Croatia and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Matija speaks the following languages: Croatian (Native), English (Advanced).
Matija has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Matija has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Matija may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Matija would be well-suited for roles such as: Embedded Design Engineer – Freelancer, Electronics Design Engineer, Hardware Development Engineer.
Matija's most recent position is Embedded Design Engineer – Freelancer at MATECH.
In recent years, Matija has worked for MATECH and INETEC.
Matija is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Energy. Matija also has some experience in Healthcare and Agriculture.
Matija is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development. Matija also has some experience in Project Management.
Matija has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Energy, and Healthcare.
Matija has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.
Matija holds a Master in Electrical Engineering from Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing Zagreb.
The availability of Matija needs to be confirmed.
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