Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer (M/F)

📜 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 R&D 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.
📜 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 R&D 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
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Define the hardware architecture of complex electronic boards.
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Design analog and digital schematics.
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Select electronic components based on system requirements.
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Define PCB stack-ups and routing constraints.
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Supervise PCB layout activities in collaboration with layout engineers.
🔹 Validation & Qualification
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Perform hardware bring-up and board validation.
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Troubleshoot hardware issues and conduct Root Cause Analysis.
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Participate in qualification and verification campaigns.
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Ensure successful product validation prior to production release.
🔹 Manufacturing Support
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Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams.
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Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices.
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Support products throughout the manufacturing and industrialization phases.
🔹 Cross-functional Collaboration
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Collaborate closely with:
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Systems Engineering
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FPGA Engineering
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RF Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Thermal Engineering
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Manufacturing teams
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Participate in technical reviews and engineering decision-making.
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Share technical expertise and contribute to continuous product improvement.
💼 Your Profile
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Master's degree or Engineering degree in Electronics or a related field.
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Minimum
8 years of experience
in hardware electronics design.
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Proven experience owning the complete development of complex electronic boards.
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Strong background in analog and digital electronics.
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Excellent knowledge of
Altium Designer
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Experience defining PCB stack-ups and routing rules.
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Solid experience in hardware validation, debugging, and Root Cause Analysis.
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Knowledge of switching power supplies (Buck, Flyback, LLC, etc.).
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Experience working with FPGA-based hardware integration (HDL development not required).
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Understanding of EMI/EMC constraints.
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Experience in
Aerospace, Space, Defense, or other highly regulated industries
is a strong advantage.
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RF experience is considered a plus but is not mandatory.
🤝 Soft Skills
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Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
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Technical curiosity and continuous learning mindset.
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Confidence to challenge technical decisions constructively.
🏆 Position Details
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📍
Location:
Lausanne, Switzerland
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Employment Type:
Full-time (100%)
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Start Date:
Flexible
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🏠 Hybrid working options available