Hardware Engineer

Hardware Engineer – PCB Design

Corticale s.r.l., an innovative company in neurotechnology and advanced implantable electronic devices for clinical and neuroscience research, is looking for a Hardware Engineer with experience in the design, simulation, and realization of high-performance printed circuit boards (PCB).

Main Responsibilities

• Design high-performance multilayer electronic boards (analog, digital and mixed‑signal).
• Develop PCB layouts meeting signal integrity, electrical integrity and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements.
• Perform circuit simulation and pre‑layout/post‑layout verification.
• Support production, assembly and prototype testing.
• Manage technical documentation (schematics, BOM, Gerber files, mechanical drawings).
• Collaborate with the testing and validation team for system qualification.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in designing complex multilayer PCBs.
• Strong knowledge of design and simulation tools.
• Familiarity with high‑speed and mixed‑signal layout techniques.
• Knowledge of best practices for EMC/EMI and noise reduction.
• Ability to interface with suppliers, assemblers, and test laboratories.
• Experience in PCB debugging and testing using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Good knowledge of technical English.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and a teamwork orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical or scientific instrumentation projects.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers, FPGAs and high‑speed communication interfaces (LVDS, SPI, USB, Ethernet, etc.).
• Experience with data‑acquisition systems (DAQ) or low‑noise analog front‑ends.

What We Offer

• A stimulating, multidisciplinary work environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge neural interface technologies.
• Full‑time contract.
• Contract type, compensation and role level commensurate with experience and skills.

Applications

Please send your updated CV and, if available, a portfolio of relevant projects to: hr@corticale.com

Reference

Ref. code: HW_PCB_2025

Equal Opportunity

This job posting is open to candidates of all genders and to persons of all ages and nationalities, in accordance with Italian Legislative Decrees 215/2003 and 216/2003.

Personal data will be processed in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.