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Senior Hardware Engineer (All Genders)
Germany
About the Team
We are the architects of the physical experience. As part of our R&D-driven Electronics Department our Hardware Team turns visionary ideas into high-performance technology. In our enthusiastic and high-energy environment, we have the tools, the talent and the passion to engineer first-class products that lead the global market.
Your Mission
As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will architect and design advanced electronics by translating complex system requirements into high-performance hardware solutions. Serving as the primary module owner, you will drive the hardware lifecycle from initial concept and cross-functional integration — collaborating closely with mechanical, embedded software and system teams — through to rigorous design verification and successful mass production.
Responsibilities
- Support system engineers during concept design phase
- Review the requirements from the system perspective and derive them to the next level
- Design complex PCBs in Altium for advanced drone and aerospace platforms in coordination with mechanical engineers as well as embedded software engineers
- Support internal prototyping department and verify your design according to test requirements
- Be ready for test campaigns on system level and support field-engineers in terms of maintenance
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- 5-10 years of hardware/electronic design experience
- Strong multilayer PCB, high-speed digital and mixed-signal design expertise
- Advanced Altium Designer experience
- Strong debugging and verification skills using lab equipment
- Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other safety-critical industries
- Capability of providing best solutions by having limited amount of time
- Ability to independently lead hardware development from concept to production
- High flexibility to work with changing requirements
Nice-To-Have
- Experience in developing systems according to the Safety Integrity Levels, DIN EN 61508 / 61511, ISO 26262, IEC 61508 or similar
- Experience of designing for EMI/EMC compliance of PCB as well as on system level
- Fluent English and German, preferably at C1/C2 level or above
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