HW Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

HW Engineer (Automotive): Designing and verifying automotive electronic hardware with an accent on high-speed digital interfaces, RF integration, and EMC. Focus on developing complex schematics, optimizing multi-layer PCB layouts, and ensuring signal and power integrity for robust in-vehicle systems.

Location: Hybrid (Bucharest, Romania)

Salary: L 202,500 - L 297,000 per year

Company

Global multi-disciplinary team transforming the automotive experience through innovative technology platforms and integrated audio systems.

What you will do

• Design electronic schematics and support multi-layer PCB layout development for automotive applications.
• Integrate high-speed interfaces (USB, Automotive Ethernet, video) and RF technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS).
• Apply signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC design principles throughout development.
• Analyze EMC requirements, perform simulations, and conduct risk assessments.
• Execute hardware verification and EMC tests using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and EMC chambers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain engineering documentation (BOMs, FMEAs).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in electronic hardware development.
• Understanding of high-speed digital/RF design, controlled impedance, and antenna integration.
• Basic knowledge of EMC principles and automotive standards (e.g., CISPR 25).
• Experience with ECAD tools such as Mentor Xpedition, Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or OrCAD.
• English: B2 level (good communication skills) required.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with simulation tools like SPICE and 3D solvers (e.g., ANSYS HFSS).
• Knowledge of automotive communication interfaces: CAN, LIN, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I²C.
• Deep understanding of EMC standards such as ISO 11452, ISO 7637, and IEC 61000-x.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with a hybrid model.
• Employee discounts on hirify.global and Samsung brands (JBL, hirify.global Kardon, AKG).
• Professional growth through hirify.global University training opportunities.
• Competitive wellness benefits and an inclusive, diverse work environment.
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.