Senior Hardware Design Engineer

EDGE Microwave; Fatih; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance bonus

Maternity allowance

Relocation allowance

Birthday leave

Meal allowance

Job summary

EDGE Microwave in Türkiye is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead the hardware development of RF, microwave and high-speed electronics from concept to production. You will own designs, drive prototyping, testing and qualification in a multidisciplinary team and interact with partners worldwide.

The role requires a BS/MS in Electrical/Communications engineering, 5+ years in hardware design, strong signal integrity know-how, experience with Altium, EMC/EMI practices and hands-on lab

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communication Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in hardware design, development and testing.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit design principles.
• Experience in RF, microwave and/or high-speed multi-gigabit circuits, with a good understanding of signal integrity.
• Proven experience with Altium Designer for schematic capture, PCB layout and hardware design.
• Experience with power distribution and analog/digital circuit design.
• Hands-on experience with professional PCB design tools.
• Experience with high-density FPGA and/or SoC-based hardware design methodologies.
• Knowledge of EMI/RFI protection and mitigation techniques and EMC design principles.
• Experience with environmental qualification tests and relevant standards.
• Strong hands-on experience with hardware laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies/electronic loads and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience taking hardware designs from prototyping through production.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment and take ownership of technical tasks.
• Technical level proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test and document high-speed analog, digital, mixed-signal and RF/MW hardware circuits and systems.
• Take technical ownership of hardware development activities from concept and architecture through prototyping, verification and production.
• Participate in requirements analysis and assess design feasibility considering technical, cost, schedule, power, size, weight and EMC constraints.
• Define hardware architectures, system specifications, interfaces and design approaches in collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Design schematics and PCB layouts for RF, microwave, high-speed and mixed-signal circuits, with a strong focus on signal integrity and overall hardware performance.
• Develop and implement power distribution, analog, digital and high-speed circuitry, including high-density FPGA/SoC-based designs.
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, troubleshooting and verification, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Plan and conduct hardware validation and qualification activities, including environmental and EMC/EMI testing where applicable.
• Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and vector network analyzers for hardware characterization and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with manufacturing and other engineering disciplines to ensure designs are suitable for prototyping, qualification and mass production.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, schematics, test procedures, test reports, manufacturing documentation and relevant product documentation.
• Identify opportunities for design optimization, performance improvement, cost reduction and increased reliability.
• Clearly communicate technical concepts, design decisions, risks and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in field testing, system integration and validation activities, and be flexible to travel when required.

Skills

Hardware design

RF/microwave knowledge

Signal integrity

EMC/EMI design principles

FPGA/SoC design

Troubleshooting

Documentation

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Job description

At EDGE Microwave, we pioneer the development of cutting-edge radio frequency (RF) and microwave technologies. Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in RF, microwave, electronics and system engineering to develop high-performance products that meet demanding requirements for reliability, size, weight, power consumption and environmental performance.

We are looking for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to take a key role in multidisciplinary R&D projects involving advanced RF, microwave and high-speed electronic technologies for leading aerospace platforms in Türkiye and around the world.

This is a hands‑on engineering role for a highly motivated professional who is comfortable taking technical ownership, solving complex hardware challenges and driving designs from concept through prototyping, testing and production.

The Ideal Fit

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communication Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in hardware design, development and testing.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital and mixed‑signal circuit design principles.
• Experience in RF, microwave and/or high‑speed multi‑gigabit circuits, with a good understanding of signal integrity.
• Proven experience with Altium Designer for schematic capture, PCB layout and hardware design.
• Experience with power distribution and analog/digital circuit design.
• Hands‑on experience with professional PCB design tools.
• Experience with high‑density FPGA and/or SoC‑based hardware design methodologies.
• Knowledge of EMI/RFI protection and mitigation techniques and EMC design principles.
• Experience with environmental qualification tests and relevant standards.
• Strong hands‑on experience with hardware laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies/electronic loads and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience taking hardware designs from prototyping through production.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment and take ownership of technical tasks.
• Technical level proficiency in written and spoken English.

Additional Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of RF, microwave and millimeter‑wave systems, transmission line theory, antenna theory and related technologies and components.
• Understanding of the complete “Bits to Waves” signal chain, including digital/analog modulation schemes, active RF/MW components and link budgets.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, avionics and/or space projects.
• Knowledge of RF/MW hardware manufacturing technologies and associated design limitations.
• Experience with RF/MW measurement and characterization techniques using equipment such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and RF signal generators.
• Experience with 2.5D and/or 3D electromagnetic simulation tools.
• Experience with EMC/EMI testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with high‑reliability or high‑performance electronic systems.
• Familiarity with hardware development standards and practices used in defense and aerospace applications.

About the Role

As a Senior Hardware Design Engineer, you will be involved in the complete lifecycle of hardware development, from requirements analysis and architecture through detailed design, prototyping, integration, verification and transition to production.

• Design, develop, integrate, test and document high‑speed analog, digital, mixed‑signal and RF/MW hardware circuits and systems.
• Take technical ownership of hardware development activities from concept and architecture through prototyping, verification and production.
• Participate in requirements analysis and assess design feasibility considering technical, cost, schedule, power, size, weight and EMC constraints.
• Define hardware architectures, system specifications, interfaces and design approaches in collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Design schematics and PCB layouts for RF, microwave, high‑speed and mixed‑signal circuits, with a strong focus on signal integrity and overall hardware performance.
• Develop and implement power distribution, analog, digital and high‑speed circuitry, including high‑density FPGA/SoC‑based designs.
• Perform hardware bring‑up, debugging, troubleshooting and verification, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Plan and conduct hardware validation and qualification activities, including environmental and EMC/EMI testing where applicable.
• Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and vector network analyzers for hardware characterization and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with manufacturing and other engineering disciplines to ensure designs are suitable for prototyping, qualification and mass production.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, schematics, test procedures, test reports, manufacturing documentation and relevant product documentation.
• Identify opportunities for design optimization, performance improvement, cost reduction and increased reliability.
• Clearly communicate technical concepts, design decisions, risks and solutions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Participate in field testing, system integration and validation activities, and be flexible to travel when required.

What EDGE Offers You

• Opportunity to participate cutting‑edge technology projects,
• Fast‑growing start‑up setup in a professional working culture,
• We maintain a flat organization with a culture of direct and open communication,
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Never‑ending self‑growth,
• Fast‑paced environment with a tight‑knit and collaborative culture,
• Competitive benefits package, (travel allowance, meal allowance, public holiday bonuses, performance bonus, marriage allowance, maternity allowance, relocation allowance)
• Complementary health insurance covering family members
• Refreshments in the office,
• Birthday leave.

Join us at EDGE Microwave and be a part of a dynamic team that values growth, supports its people, and is dedicated to making a difference in the world of RF and microwave technology.

*EDGE Microwave is an equal opportunity employer who believes in fair treatment.

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