Senior Hardware Engineer – Electronics, RF, PCB (Defense Tech, Hybrid - Munich Region)

Senior Hardware Engineer – Electronics, RF, PCB (Defense Tech, Hybrid - Munich Region)

Overview

Are you an experienced Electronics Hardware Engineer ready to make a real‑world impact? Join a disruptive high‑tech company engineering cutting‑edge systems for real‑time situational awareness and defense. If designing highly complex, robust electronics to operate in the toughest environments excites you, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Why Join?

• High Impact : Develop tech that directly enhances safety and effectiveness in the field.
• Ownership : Benefit from competitive compensation alongside a virtual share program—be a true stakeholder in next‑gen solutions.
• Flexibility : Enjoy a hybrid work model, with up to 80% remote and high autonomy when not needed in the lab.
• Autonomy & Innovation : Your ingenuity and drive are what count; own your projects end‑to‑end.
• Package: Base salary up to €120,000, depending on experience plus stock options and benefits.

The Company

My client is a rapidly scaling innovator in the defense and advanced electronics sector. With headquarters in the Munich area, this organization blends start‑up agility with world‑class engineering rigor, always pushing boundaries in radio‑frequency, system complexity, and real‑world reliability.

The Role

As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will:

• Develop and deliver high‑density, high‑speed PCB systems (think microvias, buried vias, dense layouts).
• Integrate challenging RF solutions (UWB, HF, and other advanced radio technologies).
• Choose your tools: whether you excel with KiCad, Altium, or another platform, results matter more than tools.
• Take prototypes from schematic to reality, writing scripts (Python/C/Bash) to validate board communication (I2C, SPI, UART).
• Tackle hands‑on engineering: perform rework, soldering, lab tests, and build test harnesses as required.
• Use equipment like spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes to ensure robust verification.
• Embed CE, RED, and FCC compliance into every development stage.
• Significant hands‑on experience in complex hardware, PCB, and RF design, especially HDI, high‑speed signals, or densely populated boards.
• Demonstrated ability in both simulation/design and hands‑on lab bring‑up, including low‑level scripting (Python/C/Bash).
• Strong knowledge of signal integrity, EMI/EMC awareness, and regulatory compliance.
• Able to commute to the Munich area for crucial project phases (20–40% onsite expected).
• Eligibility for German (EU/NATO) security clearance. German or EU/NATO citizenship required.
• Professional English skills; conversational German is a plus.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Battle‑tested mindset : proven ability to pragmatically balance simulation, prototyping, and manufacturability.
• Experience designing electronics for harsh or mission‑critical environments (defense, aerospace, UAV, automotive safety tech).
• Contribution to products that survived strict certification and field use.
• Mastery of both innovative design and hands‑on troubleshooting in the lab.

DISCLAIMER

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race, religion or belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender, and/or gender reassignment, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from anyone for this role.