Hardware Developer (Embedded Systems & PCB Design) – Remote (NRW)

Optimus Search; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Hardware Developer in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. This role involves designing mixed-signal circuits, creating PCB layouts, and collaborating internationally on embedded hardware solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in hardware development and experience with tools like Altium and LTspice. Fluency in English and German is required. This position offers a full-time engagement with remote collaboration options.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in embedded hardware & software.
• Experience with PCB design & simulation tools.
• Knowledge of RF design and signal/noise integrity management.
• Hands-on experience with EMC testing is a big plus.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation.
• Fluent in English & German.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop mixed-signal circuits (32-bit Cortex-M MCUs).
• Create EMC-compliant, production-ready PCB layouts.
• Define hardware specifications & subsystem architecture.
• Participate in design reviews and support subsystem-level requirements.
• Write test instructions for PCBAs & assemblies.
• Collaborate remotely across international teams.

Kenntnisse

Embedded hardware

PCB design

EMC testing

Technical documentation

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Tools

Altium

LTspice

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Hardware Developer to join our engineering team in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. If you have a passion for embedded hardware & software development, PCB design, and EMC compliance, this project is for you.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop mixed-signal circuits (32-bit Cortex-M MCUs)
• Create EMC-compliant, production-ready PCB layouts (Altium, LTspice, etc.)
• Define hardware specifications & subsystem architecture
• Participate in design reviews and support subsystem-level requirements
• Write test instructions for PCBAs & assemblies
• Collaborate remotely across international teams

What you bring

• Strong background in embedded hardware & software
• Experience with PCB design & simulation tools (e.g., Altium, LTspice)
• Knowledge of RF design and signal / noise integrity management
• Hands-on experience with EMC testing (a big plus)
• Ability to write clear technical documentation
• Fluent in English & German

Details

• Location: NRW, Germany (remote collaboration possible)
• Start Date: October 1st
• Engagement: Full-time, 40h / week
• Duration: 6 months (extension possible)
• Rate: €95–100 / h

Why join?

You’ll be part of an innovative engineering environment where you can work on cutting-edge embedded hardware solutions with a highly skilled, global team.

If you’re ready to take on challenging hardware development projects and deliver production-ready PCB solutions, we’d love to hear from you.