Hardware Design Engineer

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to design and validate embedded hardware systems. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of experience in hardware design, with proficiency in PCB design tools. Join a collaborative team to develop high-performance hardware solutions compliant with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in embedded hardware design.
• Strong understanding of high-speed digital and analog design.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate multi-layer PCBs.
• Select components based on performance and reliability.
• Conduct testing, debugging, and validation of hardware systems.

Skills

PCB design

Component selection

Signal integrity

Hardware debugging

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence OrCAD / Allegro

KiCad

Job description

Overview

The Hardware Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and validating embedded hardware systems. This role involves PCB design, component selection, and ensuring compliance with EMI / EMC and safety standards. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, reliable hardware solutions for embedded applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate multi-layer PCBs using Altium, Cadence OrCAD / Allegro, and KiCad
• Select components based on performance, reliability, thermal behavior, and cost
• Develop embedded applications and hardware prototypes
• Conduct testing, debugging, and validation of hardware systems
• Ensure compliance with EMI / EMC and safety regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in embedded hardware design
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools
• Strong understanding of signal integrity and high-speed digital / analog design
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller integration
• Knowledge of EMI / EMC principles and mitigation techniques
• Skilled in hardware debugging and simulation tools
• Proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented mindset

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing