Advanced HW Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Advanced HW Engineer (Automotive): Architecture, design, and validation of complex automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs) with an accent on high-speed digital circuits, RF integration, and EMC. Focus on optimizing high-speed interfaces, ensuring EMC compliance in anechoic chambers, and implementing signal and power integrity simulations.

Location: Hybrid in Bucharest, Romania

Salary: 202,500 - 297,000 RON (Annual gross base)

Company

Global multi-disciplinary team specializing in innovative technology platforms for the automotive and lifestyle sectors.

What you will do

• Develop complex schematic designs and oversee multi-layer PCB layout strategies for automotive ECUs.
• Optimize high-speed interfaces including MIPI CSI/DSI, GMSL, FPD-Link, Automotive Ethernet, USB 3.0+, and LPDDR4/5 memory architectures.
• Design RF circuitry and impedance-matching networks for WiFi, Bluetooth, Cellular (4G/5G), and GNSS modules.
• Execute hardware verification in labs and EMC anechoic chambers, performing root-cause analysis for EMC failures.
• Perform Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) simulations to prevent crosstalk and power drops.
• Collaborate with system, mechanical, and software teams to implement hardware fixes and design improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in hardware electronics design, ideally in automotive or aerospace industries.
• Proven expertise in PCB layout for gigabit-rate interfaces and controlled impedance stacks.
• Deep knowledge of EMC design guidelines and automotive standards such as CISPR 25.
• Proficiency with EDA tools like Mentor Graphics and simulation software including Ansys HFSS/SIwave or HyperLynx.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment and travel as required.

Nice to have

• Experience in EMC engineering for complex electronic systems.
• Knowledge of international and OEM-specific EMC regulations.
• iNARTE EMC certification or equivalent.
• Background working with Automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with a hybrid model.
• Access to employee discounts on hirify.global and Samsung brands (JBL, AKG, hirify.global Kardon).
• Extensive professional development through hirify.global University.
• Competitive wellness benefits and the "Be Brilliant" recognition program.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace fostering professional and personal growth.