Senior Hardware Engineer – Automotive Computing

About the role

The Senior Hardware Engineer will design and deliver automotive computing products such as infotainment, connectivity, ADAS and cross‑domain ECUs. You will translate customer and market requirements into robust, cost‑effective hardware and lead the design through verification, validation and mass‑production launch.

Key responsibilities

• Define system and hardware architectures, including power supplies, LVDS, HDMI, USB, microcontrollers, codecs and wireless communications.
• Lead schematic capture, component selection, design reviews and PCB layout guidance with focus on signal‑integrity, power‑integrity, thermal and manufacturability.
• Develop and execute hardware verification and EMC validation plans, maintaining traceability to requirements.
• Troubleshoot validation, manufacturing and vehicle issues through bench‑level debugging, testing and root‑cause analysis.
• Manage hardware deliverables, technical risks, documentation, change control and release readiness across the product lifecycle.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics or computer engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience designing complex electronic hardware for automotive applications.
• Proven ability to work with OEM customers, cross‑functional teams and global suppliers.
• Strong communication skills for documenting decisions and influencing stakeholders.

Required skills

• Schematic capture and circuit analysis tools.
• PCB layout, signal‑integrity and power‑integrity analysis.
• Simulation, worst‑case analysis, DFMEA and fault‑tree analysis.
• Hardware verification (DVP&R) and EMC testing.
• Laboratory equipment: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network and logic analyzers.
• Experience with high‑speed interfaces: USB 2.0/3.x, HDMI, Ethernet, PCIe, I²S, I²C, SPI.
• Knowledge of automotive standards for safety, EMC, reliability and component qualification.