Hardware Engineer

Airswift; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical/Electronic Engineer – Hardware to support R&D activities in Rio de Janeiro. This permanent, full-time role involves designing and integrating PCBs for downhole tools, collaborating with engineering teams, and performing hardware validation. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and experience in harsh environment systems. Proficiency in LabVIEW and/or MATLAB is required, along with native Portuguese and advanced English skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing complex embedded hardware systems for harsh environments.
• Solid understanding of analog and digital system design: filters, amplifiers, data converters, memory interfaces, and communication protocols.
• Previous experience in R&D environments is highly desirable.
• Native Portuguese and Fluent or Advanced English is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and integrate analog and digital printed circuit boards (PCBs) for downhole tools.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams on tool development.
• Conduct simulation and modeling of hardware designs.
• Develop PCB layouts using CAD tools.
• Perform hands-on testing and validation using laboratory equipment.
• Utilize LabVIEW or MATLAB for developing interfaces and collecting data.
• Contribute to technical documentation and participate in design reviews.
• Participate in innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivation

Collaborative mindset

Proficiency in electronic simulation tools

Experience with LabVIEW

Experience with MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

LTSPICE

PSPICE

PADS

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Network analyzers

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Airswift is recruiting an Electrical/Electronic Engineer – Hardware to support R&D activities to work for one of our O&G clients. This is a permanent, full-time position based 100% on-site in Rio de Janeiro city.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, test, and integrate analog and digital printed circuit boards (PCBs) for downhole tools used in harsh operational environments.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional engineering teams, scientists, and project managers to support tool development lifecycle.
• Work with international development teams to ensure design consistency and integration.
• Conduct simulation and modeling of hardware designs using tools such as LTSPICE or PSPICE.
• Develop PCB layouts using CAD tools such as PADS or Altium Designer.
• Perform hands‑on testing and validation using laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, and data acquisition systems.
• Utilize LabVIEW or MATLAB to develop interfaces for controlling test setups and collecting measurement data.
• Contribute to technical documentation and participate in internal design reviews.
• Actively participate in innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering group.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field (Master’s or Ph.D. is a plus).
• Proven experience in developing complex embedded hardware systems for harsh environments.
• Solid understanding of analog and digital system design: filters, amplifiers, data converters, memory interfaces, and communication protocols.
• Proficiency in electronic simulation tools and laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience with LabVIEW and/or MATLAB for data acquisition and system control.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, self‑motivation, and a collaborative mindset.
• Previous experience in R&D environments is highly desirable.
• Native portuguese and Fluent or Advanced English is required.