Electrical Design Engineer (Automotive)

Location: Budapest, Hungary; hybrid work with most office-based roles onsite three days a week

Annual gross base salary: HUF 11,709,000–17,173,200

Company

hirify.global develops automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation technologies, including integrated platforms for connected and enhanced driving experiences.

What you will do

• Design hardware and electrical systems for automotive sensors, microphones, and audio electronics.
• Analyze hardware requirements, perform circuit analysis, and create schematics and PCB layouts in Mentor.
• Develop microphone electronics using simulation tools and support prototype and customer sample builds.
• Perform audio and general electronics measurements and support design verification and validation testing.
• Create product documentation, test instructions, specifications, test reports, and competitor investigations.
• Lead hardware development through the full product lifecycle and act as a technical contact for international customers and suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in analog and digital electronic development, preferably in audio electronics.
• Practical experience with audio electronics, basic knowledge of microphone acoustics, simulation tools, and EMC.
• Experience with Mentor CAD schematic and layout entry, including component library management.
• Ability to write technical reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good spoken and written English is required.

Nice to have

• Background in microphones, audio technology, and audio architecture.
• Experience with automotive standards.
• Familiarity with using AI to support efficiency, problem-solving, and quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment balancing flexibility with in-person collaboration.
• Employee discounts on hirify.global and Samsung products, including JBL, hirify.global Kardon, and AKG.
• Learning and development opportunities through hirify.global University programs.
• Inclusive and diverse environment supporting professional and personal development.
• Benefits may include paid time off, holidays, leave, health and wellbeing support, and retirement or savings plans, depending on local arrangements.