Hardware Developer (all genders) - Electronics & PCB Design

Safety Beyond – Join the team behind the world’s safest vision systems!

At Kappa optronics, everything revolves around high-tech with real impact. Our vision systems are among the best in the world in defence, aviation and automotive. With our cameras, international customers rely on maximum safety and innovation.

Your Responsibilities:

• Development and optimisation of circuit diagrams for electronic assemblies, taking into account EMC, safety and manufacturing requirements
• Creation of printed circuit board (PCB) layouts using modern EDA tools (e.g. Altium Designer)
• Selection of suitable electronic components in close coordination with purchasing and production
• Conducting design reviews
• Analogue, thermal and RF simulation
• Support with commissioning, troubleshooting and validation of prototypes
• Documentation of development processes and maintenance of bills of materials (BOM)

Your Profile:

• Completed master’s degree in electrical engineering, information technology or a comparable field of study
• Good knowledge of analogue and digital circuit technology and PCB layout
• Experience in using simulation tools is an advantage
• Experience with EDA software (e.g. Altium, KiCad, Eagle)
• Knowledge of EMC-compliant design, signal and power integrity is an advantage
• Ability to work independently, good communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of German is an advantage, very good written and spoken English skills

What we offer:

• Professional tasks as diverse and varied as our technology
• Career prospects for employees who want to work independently and actively contribute
• Short decision‑making paths and excellent development opportunities
• A highly motivated team, family‑like company environment
• Job‑related training and company pension scheme
• Employee benefits (e.g., bike leasing, English courses, corporate benefits)
• Kindergarten care allowance (up to €300.00 per child per month)
• In Germany: Option for free use of e‑charging stations or subsidy for a job ticket (Germany ticket)
• In Germany: EGYM Wellpass: Access to 8,000+ fitness & wellness facilities – employee contribution €30/month
• Flexible working time models
• 30 days of annual leave