Sr. Electronic Hardware Engineer

The Chain Company; Huizen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel allowance

40 vacation days

Personalized employment conditions

Job summary

A leading technology company in Huizen seeks a Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer. This role involves designing and developing complex PCBAs, validating designs, and leading a multidisciplinary team. A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience are required. The position offers a competitive salary, 40 vacation days, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, alongside a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with intercom systems and complex network solutions.
• Experience in developing military-grade applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex Printed Circuit Board Assemblies.
• Translate system architecture into detailed electronic schematics.
• Validate and release final designs through simulations and testing.

Skills

High-speed signal PCB design

Signal Integrity simulation

EMC-compliant design practices

Project leadership

Guiding layout activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence design tools

GIT

Job description

Overview

Thales SIX is part of Thales Netherlands and holds a leading position in the field of advanced radio and network communication systems, command and control solutions for defense applications, and civil organizations. With approximately 200 employees, Thales SIX develops, produces, installs, and maintains both communication equipment and fully integrated communication systems from its site in Huizen.

Role

Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Electronic Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of complex Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs).
• You will translate the provided system architecture into a detailed electronic schematic, including a Bill of Materials (BOM) and all necessary documentation. The board layout is handled by dedicated layout specialists and is not part of your responsibilities.
• You will validate and release the final design through simulations and testing. A well-equipped laboratory with all the necessary measurement tools is available for this purpose.

Team

• You will be part of the Hardware Engineering Department within Thales SIX in Huizen, consisting of approximately 35 professionals.
• This department is primarily responsible for developing new products, covering both the mechanical and electronic aspects. It also manages production preparation activities. Development is carried out in multidisciplinary teams of around eight people. As a Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer, you will function as the lead engineer within such a team.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering (Electronics).
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, having led multiple full-cycle PCBA design projects.
• Experience in designing high-speed signal PCBAs and interfaces.
• Ability to oversee and guide layout activities.
• Proven experience in Signal Integrity simulation and implementation:
• External interfaces (e.g., connector transitions & S-parameter modeling).
• Experience with EMC-compliant design practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cadence design tools.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as GIT.
• Knowledge and experience with intercom systems and/or complex network solutions (e.g., server/client architectures).
• Experience with platform standards such as COM Express Type 6/7 and SMARC 2.0.
• 10Gb Ethernet
• USB 2.0 / 3.0
• Ethernet including Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Experience in developing military-grade applications and working with military standards such as MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461.
• Experience with thermal design and optimizing heat management for processor platforms.

What Thales Offers

• A challenging position within an enthusiastic team and a high-tech, innovative working environment—offering ample space for personal initiative and new ideas.
• Opportunities for both personal and professional growth, with potential development paths in technical, commercial, or international directions.
• Valuable international collaboration with colleagues in 68 countries.
• A modern, comfortable workplace that emphasizes flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive salary, travel allowance, and the flexibility to personalize your employment conditions—such as exchanging vacation days for internet costs, bike plans, gym memberships, or relocation assistance.
• 40 vacation days per year.

Note

NOTE: Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of the project.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing