Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer; M​/F

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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