(Senior) Electronics Hardware Engineer - Group ConMod (f/m/d)

Volkswagen Group Services GmbH; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 125.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work options

Temporary work abroad in selected coun

Flextime / optional working hours

Company pension plan

Sabbatical option up to 6 months

30 days paid leave + 10 unpaid leave

VW Group car leasing

Zusammenfassung

CARIAD SE is seeking a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to help shape the next generation of ConMods for the Volkswagen Group. You will design and validate hardware components for MQB and PPE environments, and work across hardware, software, and integration teams to deliver highly integrated connectivity solutions.

You will support the complete hardware lifecycle from concept to series production readiness, perform design and simulation tasks, analyze requirements, and ensure quality, cost,

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable field.
• Solid experience in electronics/hardware development within automotive or embedded environments.
• Familiarity with ECUs or connectivity systems is a plus.
• Proficient with CAN and Ethernet bus systems.
• Strong interdisciplinary coordination and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and validate hardware architectures for next-gen ConMods.
• Design hardware components for MQB and PPE environments.
• Collaborate with software, system and integration teams for integrated connectivity solutions.
• Support hardware lifecycle from concept to series production readiness.
• Execute hardware design, simulation, validation, and integration into complex architectures.
• Analyze requirements and derive hardware design decisions.
• Ensure targets for quality, cost, and timing.
• Coordinate with suppliers and Volkswagen Group stakeholders.
• Evaluate new technologies for platform architectures.
• Analyze failure patterns on vehicle and component levels.
• Support root cause analysis and sustainable technical solutions.
• Contribute to stability and performance of group-wide connectivity platforms.

Kenntnisse

Electronics design

Hardware development

Electrical engineering

System integration

CAN bus

Ethernet

Cross-functional coordination

German/English communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAN bus tooling

Ethernet tooling

Jobbeschreibung

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(Senior) Electronics Hardware Engineer - Group ConMod (f/m/d)

We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche - supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.

Join us and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM

The Group ConMod team is responsible for key areas of software design activities for the future Group ConMod microcontroller (uC) software stack. In close collaboration with various technical teams, the vision, architecture, design, and implementation of the next embedded software stack for connectivity solutions used across the Volkswagen Group are developed here. The team enjoys exploring new territory, challenging existing approaches, and driving innovative solutions forward. As part of CARIAD's Senior Technical Team, the department also works closely with various stakeholders across the technical units of the Volkswagen Group.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Development and validation of modern ECU architectures for the next generation of Connectivity Modules (ConMods)
• Design, specification, and implementation of hardware components in the MQB and PPE environment
• Collaboration with software, system, and integration teams to develop highly integrated connectivity solutions
• Support of the complete hardware development lifecycle from concept phase to series production readiness
• Execution of hardware design, simulation, validation, and integration into complex overall architectures
• Analysis of technical requirements and derivation of corresponding hardware design decisions
• Ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and timing targets
• Coordination with suppliers, internal departments, and the Volkswagen Group environment
• Evaluation and integration of new technologies into existing platform architectures
• Analysis of failure patterns on vehicle and component level
• Support of root cause analysis and development of sustainable technical solutions
• Contribution to the stability, performance, and future viability of group-wide connectivity platforms

WHO YOU ARE

• Successfully completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a comparable field
• Solid experience in electronics/hardware development within automotive or embedded environments
• Ideally experience with ECUs or connectivity systems
• Knowledge of requirements and processes in series development projects
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits and microcontroller architectures
• Experience with relevant bus systems such as CAN and Ethernet
• Proficient in common development and simulation tools
• Knowledge of automotive standards, norms, and development processes is an advantage
• Good understanding of the interaction between hardware, software, and system architectures
• Structured, analytical, and self-driven working style
• Ability to coordinate complex topics across interdisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and assertiveness skills
• High quality standards and solution-oriented mindset
• Fluent German and English language skills
• Strong motivation to develop innovative solutions in the field of automotive connectivity

NICE TO KNOW

• Remote work options
• Temporary work from abroad in selected countries
• Flextime / optional working hours
• Company pension plan
• Sabbatical option up to 6 months
• 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
• Possibility for VW Group car leasing

At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at [e-mail] - we are happy to support you.

Job ID: 26341

Company: CARIAD SE

Location

Ingolstadt, DE, 85053 Wolfsburg, DE, 38442 München, DE, 80807

Department: IT Software Development

Working Model: Part-time possible

Contract Type: Unlimited

Remote Working: According to company policy

Posting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Why CARIAD?

We believe that how we work together is just as important as the technology we create. We strive to take action with a can-do attitude, and value speed over perfection. We aim to collaborate with mutual trust, taking accountability for our actions. We foster transparency and welcome diverse perspectives as we learn, adapt, and grow together