Team Lead Digital Hardware Design

Team Lead Digital Hardware Design (m/f/d) Introduction

We are smartmicro, the leading specialist in high-performance automotive and traffic radar- and radar/camera hybrid sensor technology. We design, develop and manufacture high-tech sensors for autonomous driving, intelligent traffic infrastructure and smart cities. Our mission is to make roads safer, enable autonomous driving in all-weather scenarios, optimize traffic flow for reduced travel times and enable greener, smarter cities.

We are a German company with international presence, having own teams in the UK and in the US, while we are headquartered in Braunschweig for design, development and production.

We make the future of mobility a reality.

We are looking for an experienced digital Hardware Design Engineer.

• You lead a team of experienced digital hardware engineers and coordinate all hardware-related activities of internal (sensor/system development) and external (customer) projects
• You still design or contribute to the design of high-performance digital hardware using Altium Designer (both circuit design and layout)
• Typical projects are boards with digital electronics and power supply for automotive radar sensors, usually featuring the latest multi-core processors;
  Mixed digital/RF electronics are developed in cooperation with the RF/antenna team
• Project activities comprise hardware specification, schematic design, layout, reviews, test, documentation, interfacing to CAD design team
• You will support external and internal production, including both prototypes and series production

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or similar qualification
• Experience in team leadership, taking over responsibility in project management and product ownership
• You are a senior or principal engineer and have solid practical experience in digital hardware design
• You have several years of experience in the development of fast digital circuits and high-frequency circuits, and with design tools for electronic circuits (e.g. Altium Designer)
• Knowledge of test engineering, validation and simulation, plus you are familiar with PCB technologies

• Innovation: latest technology, innovation and rapid development cycles, excellent work- and test equipment
• Pleasant working environment: informal culture, motivated teams, short communication channels, room for active participation
• Future-oriented workplace: modern buildings, offices and labs, permanent employment and individual training opportunities
• Attractive location: located directly next to the highway, direct bus stop at our facilities, parking facilities for cars and bikes, free charging of electric vehicles
• Flexible working: hybrid working (4 days office presence per week)
• Activities: team events, gym membership and more.

Become a part of our innovative company and work together with us to develop our leading technology in the field of radar and hybrid sensors and systems. Please send us your complete application with certificates by mail at  or fill out the form at our career page.