Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer

📜 Context

As part of the development of next-generation satellite communication solutions for the aerospace and aviation industries, we are looking for a Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer to join an international RD team.

In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of complex embedded electronic hardware used in cutting-edge communication systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Systems, FPGA, RF, Mechanical, Thermal, and Manufacturing Engineers to deliver innovative, high-reliability products that meet demanding industry standards.

Tasks

📜 Context

As part of the development of next-generation satellite communication solutions for the aerospace and aviation industries, we are looking for a Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer to join an international RD team.

In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of complex embedded electronic hardware used in cutting-edge communication systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Systems, FPGA, RF, Mechanical, Thermal, and Manufacturing Engineers to deliver innovative, high-reliability products that meet demanding industry standards.

🎯 Responsibilities

🔹 Hardware Design

• Define the hardware architecture of complex electronic boards.
• Design analog and digital schematics.
• Select electronic components based on system requirements.
• Define PCB stack-ups and routing constraints.
• Supervise PCB layout activities in collaboration with layout engineers.

🔹 Validation Qualification

• Perform hardware bring-up and board validation.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and conduct Root Cause Analysis.
• Participate in qualification and verification campaigns.
• Ensure successful product validation prior to production release.

🔹 Manufacturing Support

• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices.
• Support products throughout the manufacturing and industrialization phases.

🔹 Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with:

• Systems Engineering

• FPGA Engineering

• RF Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Thermal Engineering

• Manufacturing teams

• Participate in technical reviews and engineering decision-making.

• Share technical expertise and contribute to continuous product improvement.

Requirements

💼 Your Profile

• Master's degree or Engineering degree in Electronics or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in hardware electronics design.
• Proven experience owning the complete development of complex electronic boards.
• Strong background in analog and digital electronics.
• Excellent knowledge of Altium Designer.
• Experience defining PCB stack-ups and routing rules.
• Solid experience in hardware validation, debugging, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Knowledge of switching power supplies (Buck, Flyback, LLC, etc.).
• Experience working with FPGA-based hardware integration (HDL development not required).
• Understanding of EMI/EMC constraints.
• Experience in Aerospace, Space, Defense, or other highly regulated industries is a strong advantage.
• RF experience is considered a plus but is not mandatory.

🤝 Soft Skills

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Technical curiosity and continuous learning mindset.
• Confidence to challenge technical decisions constructively.

Benefits

🏆 Position Details

• 📍 Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
• 🕒 Employment Type: Full-time (100%)
• 📅 Start Date: Flexible
• 🏠 Hybrid working options available