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

Volkswagen Group; Ingolstadt; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work

Flextime

Company pension

Annual dev

Zusammenfassung

Join CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group, in Ingolstadt, to contribute to the next generation of connectivity modules and hardware platforms. You will work across MQB/PPE environments, coordinating with software and system teams to deliver integrated connectivity solutions.

We seek engineers with strong electronics experience in automotive or embedded contexts, able to drive hardware decisions, and fluent in German and English. Remote work options are available.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electrical, Communications, Automotive engineering or related field.
• Solid electronics/hardware development experience in 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 CAN and Ethernet bus systems.
• Proficient in common development and simulation tools.
• Knowledge of automotive standards and development processes is a plus.
• Good understanding of hardware, software and system architectures.
• Fluent German and English language skills.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Electrical eng

Team coordination

Communication

German fluency

English fluency

Ausbildung

Electrical/Automotive Engineering degree

Tools

CAN

Ethernet

Jobbeschreibung

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
• Annual professional development
• Sabbatical option up to 6 months
• 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
• Possibility for VW Group car leasing
• If you have further questions about the candidate journey at CARIAD, please contact us: [e-mail]

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.