Senior Hardware Design Engineer

u-blox AG; Thalwil; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working model

Performance bonus

Sport activities

Team events

Career discussions

Zusammenfassung

u-blox AG in Thalwil, Switzerland, is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead the architecture, design and development of next‑gen hardware products and support boards for our low‑power chip platforms.

You will deliver fully integrated hardware with the supporting firmware and automated test cases, and guide production releases while mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes RF/wireless design, mixed‑signal circuits, strong collaboration in a Scrum setting, and a hybrid work model.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in electronic hardware design is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a technical environment.

Aufgaben

• Capture requirements and translate into technical specs at system and subsystem levels.
• Lead system-level hardware architecture, schematic capture, and multi-layer PCB layout.
• Prototype, test, and bring-up hardware; develop DV testing plans.
• Ensure EMI/EMC, safety and environmental compliance in designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to transition designs to production.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Kenntnisse

English language

6+ yrs hardware

RF design

Analog/mixed-signal

Power management

PCB layout

Lab skills

Scrum

Ausbildung

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

OrCAD

KiCad

Jobbeschreibung

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About u-blox

About u-blox u-blox is a global leader in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, driving innovation through our cutting-edge positioning and short-range communication technologies. We are the pioneers behind high-precision technologies, providing smart and reliable solutions that enable people, vehicles, and machines to determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, and offices across Europe, Asia, and the USA, we are making a global impact.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of our next-generation hardware products, as well as other internal support and characterization boards for our new and existing low-power chip platforms. Timely delivery of integrated and verified hardware products includes at least the HW, supporting FW, and automated test cases for reference configurations. You will also be responsible for the product maintenance over its production life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture Requirements: Deep technical collaboration and discussions with other departments and product managers within u-blox to capture the customer use-cases and convert them into actionable technical requirements at system-level and subsystem-level.
• Architecture & Design: Lead system-level hardware architecture, schematic capture, and multi-layer PCB layout.
• Prototyping & Bring-Up: Assemble, test, and debug initial hardware prototypes in the lab.
• Testing & Validation: Develop and execute comprehensive Design Verification Testing (DVT) and hardware validation plans.
• Compliance: Ensure designs meet industry standards for EMI/EMC, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manufacturing: Collaborate with manufacturing partners to transition designs into high-volume production (DFM and DFT).
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level hardware engineers.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills in English - capable of handling technical discussions and presentations, planning and decision making, and technical documentation. Experience of working in a team setting, ideally in a Scrum environment.
• Experience: 6+ years of hands‑on experience in electronic hardware design.
• Core Tools: Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or KiCad).
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in RF or wireless communications design (noise figure, sensitivity, transmission lines, impedance matching, Smith chart etc.), analog circuit design, power management, and mixed-signal systems.
• Lab Skills: Masterful use of oscilloscopes, spectrum and network analyzers, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with the design of highly integrated SiP modules, GNSS receivers or their integration in end‑products is a plus.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, and coding/scripting with Python is a plus.
• Experience with leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and methods in HW development is a plus.

What are your perks?

• A multicultural and international company with over 60 different nationalities
• A start-up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling-up processes and efficiencies
• Hybrid working model & flexible working hours
• A strong learning environment and regular career discussions
• Company Performance Bonus
• Sport activities and Team events
• … and discover even more by talking with us!

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We see diversity as a strength and promote a culture of inclusion among our employees. Our varied backgrounds, ideas and experiences are critical to our success. We strive to become a strong learning organization and are committed to provide our employees with equal opportunities regardless of differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, generations, belief.

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