Hardware Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Hardware Engineer (Robotics): Owning compute and sensor set hardware design from concept through prototype integration and product validation for autonomous logistics vehicles. Focus on designing production-grade wiring harnesses, building HIL test setups, and validating vehicle network architectures including CAN and Automotive Ethernet.

Location: On-site in Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global builds autonomous vehicle systems for mission-critical logistics by combining advanced automation technology with human-guided teleoperations.

What you will do

• Define system architecture and integrate compute, sensors, and networking components into vehicle platforms.
• Lead hardware validation plans, execute test campaigns, and drive design improvements through root-cause analysis.
• Design and evolve wiring harnesses from prototype builds to production-grade solutions.
• Design, build, and commission breadboards and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test setups.
• Validate vehicle network architectures using CAN and Automotive Ethernet.
• Actively support workshop build-ups, harness builds, and vehicle integration.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering, ideally in autonomous driving or mission-critical vehicle systems.
• Strong experience in compute and sensor system integration, including selection and bring-up.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering vehicle wiring harnesses from prototype to production.
• Proficiency with rapid prototyping tools, 3D printing, and Solidworks.
• Experience with CAN, Automotive Ethernet, and vehicle network configuration.
• Hands-on experience with HIL setups, test instrumentation, and Python scripting.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic startup environment with flat hierarchies and fast-paced development cycles.
• 30 days of paid vacation per year.
• Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
• Monthly lunch budget and company-subsidized eGym Wellpass membership.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and direct impact on industrialized autonomous products.