Senior Hardware Engineer – Electronics / PCB / Microvias / Buried Vias / Munich (Hybrid)

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 €100,000, 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.

Essential Requirements

• Significant hands-on experience in complex hardware, PCB, and RF design, especially HDI, high-speed signals, or densely populated boards.
• 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.