PCB Designer & Hardware Development Engineer

We are looking for an experienced PCB Design & Hardware Development Engineer to design, develop, and validate electronic systems for our drone avionics platform. The successful candidate will lead the hardware development of a companion/mission computer that interfaces with our flight controller, from schematic capture through to production-ready design.

You will join a dynamic, high-demand environment focused on reliability, safety, and performance — contributing directly to hardware that flies.

As a PCB Designer & Hardware Development Engineer you will :

• Lead schematic design and PCB layout for multi-layer boards (6+ layers) used in embedded avionics systems, with tight size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints
• Apply EMI/EMC best practices at the board level — including shielding, grounding, filtering, and signal integrity techniques — in accordance with DO-160 (and MIL-STD-461 where applicable)
• Select components based on aviation-grade requirements: extended temperature range, vibration/shock resistance, long-term availability, and reliability
• Create and maintain the Bill of Materials (BOM), design documentation, and release packages
• Collaborate closely with firmware/software and systems engineering teams to define hardware interfaces, requirements, and constraints
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT), ensuring smooth transition from prototype to production
• Support prototyping, board bring-up, debugging, and hardware verification/validation
• Prepare and oversee EMC testing (conducted and radiated emissions, immunity tests) at external test facilities, driving designs toward first-pass compliance

Qualifications What would make you fit for the role:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in PCB design and hardware development
• Proficiency with industry-standard PCB design tools — Altium Designer preferred; KiCad, Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, or Eagle also accepted
• Strong knowledge of EMI/EMC principles and PCB-level interference mitigation techniques
• Experience with high-speed digital design, power supply design (DC-DC converters, LDOs), and mixed-signal circuits
• Familiarity with common embedded communication interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN / CAN FD, Ethernet
• Ability to use simulation and analysis tools (SPICE, signal integrity, power integrity)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with ownership over the full hardware development cycle
  

Prefered Qualifications:

• Experience in avionics, aerospace, or safety-critical systems
• Experience with FPGA-based designs or SoC integration
• Familiarity with thermal analysis and mechanical integration of PCBs (enclosure fit, connector placement, thermal management)
• Experience with version control and lifecycle management for hardware projects (Git, PLM systems)
• Exposure to certification processes (EASA, FAA Part 23, or equivalent)
• Master's degree in a relevant field
  

What we offer:

• Flexibility: Hybrid model to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Continuous Learning: Learning budget and ongoing training opportunities
• Offsite Trip and Team Socials: Team trip to a secret destination once per year
• Private Health Insurance: Private health insurance on the companys group program;
• Workplace: Pleasant work-space with a fun and relaxing playroom;
• Health: Gym discount;
• Personal Development: A great opportunity to grow and work with the most amazing people in the industry
• Team: Being part of a friendly environment which at the same time offers challenging goals.