Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer (Embedded/Aerospace) - Hybrid

Enova Group; Vaud; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Enova Group in Lausanne, Switzerland seeks a Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer to lead the architecture and development of complex embedded boards for next-generation satellite communication systems. You will design analog/digital schematics, select components, and define PCB stack-ups while guiding layout teams and collaborating across Systems, FPGA, RF, Mechanical, and Thermal disciplines.

The role emphasizes hardware validation, debugging, emergency RCA, and involvement in qualification

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Engineering degree in Electronics or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in hardware electronics design.
• Proven experience owning the complete development of complex electronic boards.
• Strong background in analog and digital electronics.
• Excellent knowledge of Altium Designer.
• Experience defining PCB stack-ups and routing rules.
• Solid experience in hardware validation, debugging, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Knowledge of switching power supplies (Buck, Flyback, LLC, etc.).
• Experience working with FPGA-based hardware integration (HDL development not required).
• Understanding of EMI/EMC constraints.
• Experience in Aerospace, Space, Defense, or other highly regulated industries is a strong advantage.
• RF experience is considered a plus but is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Define the hardware architecture of complex electronic boards.
• Design analog and digital schematics.
• Select electronic components based on system requirements.
• Define PCB stack-ups and routing constraints.
• Supervise PCB layout activities in collaboration with layout engineers.
• Perform hardware bring-up and board validation.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and conduct Root Cause Analysis.
• Participate in qualification and verification campaigns.
• Ensure successful product validation prior to production release.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices.
• Support products throughout manufacturing and industrialization phases.
• Collaborate closely with Systems, FPGA, RF, Mechanical, Thermal, and Manufacturing teams.
• Participate in technical reviews and engineering decision-making.
• Share technical expertise and contribute to continuous product improvement.

Skills

Hardware design

System integration

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Root Cause Analysis

Problem solving

Ownership

Education

Master's degree or Engineering degree in Electronics

Electronics or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Enova Group in Lausanne, Switzerland seeks a Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer to lead the architecture and development of complex embedded boards for next-generation satellite communication systems. You will design analog/digital schematics, select components, and define PCB stack-ups while guiding layout teams and collaborating across Systems, FPGA, RF, Mechanical, and Thermal disciplines.

The role emphasizes hardware validation, debugging, emergency RCA, and involvement in qualification