Senior Hardware Engineer - GNSS/RF, Hybrid Role

u-blox AG; Thalwil; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Strong learning environment

Sport activities and team events

Job summary

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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Schematic design

RF systems

GNSS

Altium environment

Troubleshooting

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

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.