Senior Hardware Engineer

u-blox AG; Thalwil; Hybride; CHF 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Strong learning environment

Sport activities and team events

Résumé du poste

u-blox, headquartered in Thalwil, Switzerland, is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to join the Board Level Hardware Team. You will lead hardware development for GNSS modules and related boards, driving design from concept through production readiness in a multinational environment.

You will apply deep RF know-how, perform thorough verification, and collaborate across teams to ensure robust, high‑precision positioning solutions for industrial and automotive applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in electronic hardware design including schematic design, PCB development, and component selection in Altium.
• Strong background in RF systems and receiver front‑end design with practical LNAs, amplifiers, filters and antenna interfaces.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with RF measurement equipment and characterization techniques; strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis.
• Deep understanding of GNSS technology enabling robust system‑level design and verification.
• Experience reviewing hardware designs, verification plans, and documentation; able to work independently in cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement robust hardware solutions from concept to production data packages.
• Create technical hardware specifications aligned with product and system requirements.
• Verify and validate hardware performance against product requirements.
• Ensure production data packages and verification reports meet high quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve RF/GNSS performance issues through root-cause analysis.
• Support transfer of designs to manufacturing with necessary documentation.

Connaissances

Electrical engineering

Schematic design

RF systems

GNSS

Altium environment

Troubleshooting

English communication

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

Altium

Description du poste

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.

Job Description

Senior Hardware Engineer

Join u‑blox as a Senior Hardware Engineer in our Board Level Hardware Team (BLH) and help shape the next generation of our Positioning products. You will work on GNSS modules, support products, and advanced internal and characterization boards, with a strong focus on our High Precision GNSS product line—core technology powering demanding applications in industrial automation, robotics, and high‑accuracy systems worldwide. You’ll collaborate with passionate, highly skilled engineers in a friendly, cooperative, and international environment. Cross‑team interaction is an integral part of how we work, giving you the opportunity to influence system‑level decisions and contribute to cutting‑edge GNSS solutions. This role will be based in Thalwil, our HQ and a strong engineering hub and key u-blox development location.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement robust hardware solutions, including concept development, component evaluation and selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and design optimization.
• Develop technical hardware specifications from product and system requirements, ensuring stakeholder alignment throughout the development lifecycle.
• Verify and validate the hardware functionality and performance against defined product requirements, ensuring robust and reliable operation.
• Ensure key deliverables including technical hardware specifications, production data packages and hardware verification reports are completed to high quality standards and aligned with customer expectations.
• Investigate and resolve complex hardware, RF, and GNSS performance issues through systematic root‑cause analysis and debugging.
• Drive the transfer of designs to manufacturing, ensuring all required production data, documentation, and technical support are provided for successful industrialization.
• Contribute to technical reviews and design decisions, providing expertise and guidance to other hardware developers.
• Maintain transparent and proactive communication with stakeholders, ensuring technical information and project status remain accurate and up to date.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, including schematic design, multilayer mixed‑signal PCB development, and component selection in the Altium environment.
• Strong background in RF systems and receiver front‑end design, with practical expertise in LNAs, amplifiers, filters, antenna interfaces, and related RF components.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with RF measurement equipment and characterization techniques, combined with strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills for complex RF, GNSS, analog, and mixed‑signal systems.
• Deep understanding of GNSS technology, enabling informed component selection, robust system‑level design, and accurate performance verification.
• Experience reviewing hardware designs, verification plans, and technical documentation, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with mechanical CAD tools (preferably SolidWorks).
• Programming skills (Matlab, Python, C) for automation, simulation, or analysis workflows.

What are your perks?

• A multicultural and international company with over 60 different nationalities
• Project‑based activities working with colleagues distributed across the globe
• 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
• Sport activities and team events
• ... and discover even more by talking with us!

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