Senior HW Engineer

One Assessment; España; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Hybrid work options

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

NOVELIC is seeking an experienced hardware engineering leader to define and develop hardware architectures for industrial safety systems in a hybrid work setting in Spain. You will drive PCB design and testing, perform FMEA/FMEDA analyses, and ensure compliance with EMI/EMC and environmental standards while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires 10+ years of hardware experience, IPC/DFM expertise, and strong project leadership across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering and experience in hardware design.
• 10+ years professional experience with at least 7+ years in hardware design.
• Experience in electronics product development from whitepaper to testing/commissioning.
• Deep knowledge of IPC, DFM and collaborating with EMS partners for PCB production.
• Ability to estimate timelines, resources and material costs.
• Strong leadership to inspire and build a cohesive team.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop hardware architectures for industrial safety systems.
• Lead PCB design and testing using simulation tools and lab equipment.
• Participate in presales RFI/RFQ responses with requirements analysis and cost estimation.
• Perform FMEA/FMEDA to identify failures and improve dependability.
• Conduct reliability calculations to validate safety requirements.
• Ensure EMI/EMC and environmental regulatory compliance.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Hardware design

FMEA/FMEDA

Mixed-signal design

Project leadership

IPC/DFM

EMI/EMC

Altium/OrCAD

SPICE/LTspice/Tina

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Eng degree

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

SPICE

LTspice

Tina

Job description

NOVELIC is the world’s premier provider of mmWave radar systems, perception solutions, end-to-end embedded systems, power electronics, and semiconductor solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors.

Founded in 2013, NOVELIC has built up a strong portfolio of IPs and patents relating to mmWave radar and vision-based perception, and has since shipped tailored solutions for leading automotive and industrial companies in all regions.

Since 2023, NOVELIC has been part of Sona Comstar Group, an Indian Tier 1 automotive company, paving the way towards NOVELIC establishing itself as a supplier of ADAS solutions for the Indian market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and develop hardware architectures for industrial safety systems
• Participate in presales activities such as RFI/RFQ responses, including technical requirements analysis, and providing resource, timeline, and material cost estimations.
• Lead PCB design and testing of hardware solutions, using simulation tools, lab equipment to verify performance and adherence to both system and regulatory requirements.
• Safety analysis of the design:
  • Perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Failure Mode, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA) to identify potential failure points and improve system dependability.
  • Perform reliability calculations to verify design decisions and validate safety requirements.
• Ensure design meet regulatory standards and requirements, regarding both development practices and technical aspects, such as EMI/EMC and environmental aspects.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, providing regular updates and solutions to keep projects on track
• Mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 7+ years in hardware design.
• Experience in electronics product development from the whitepaper based on the Customer’s requirements, through design, including schematics and layout, purchasing of materials, manufacturing, and testing/commissioning of the product
• Deep knowledge of the IPC standards, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and collaboration with EMS partners for PCB production and assembly (medium to large series).
• Ability to estimate project timelines, resource allocation, and material costs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills to inspire, motivate, and build a cohesive work environment are desirable.
• Deep understanding of mixed-signal design principles, including analog and digital circuits.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (IEC 61508 or similar), FMEA/FMEDA methodologies, and certification processes are big plus.
• Proficiency in PCB schematic/layout tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD),simulation software (e.g., SPICE, LT spice, Tina) and design in testing (DFT).
• Hands‑on experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques, environmental testing procedures, and reliability engineering approaches is a plus.
• Working proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

WE OFFER:

• Challenging projects with opportunities for professional growth.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
• Competitive salary and private health insurance.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.