Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer (MF)

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.

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 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

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

Masters 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

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1