Jr Hardware Design Engineer - Automotive Electronics

Role Overview We are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to support the design, development, and validation of embedded electronic hardware systems for automotive applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in schematic capture, PCB design, circuit analysis, and hardware validation, along with a solid understanding of automotive electronics and embedded systems. Key Responsibilities Hardware Design & Development Support the design and development of embedded electronic hardware for automotive applications. Create and maintain schematics using Altium Designer or equivalent EDA tools. Support PCB layout development and conduct PCB design reviews. Assist in component selection, circuit design, and hardware integration activities. Review and interpret technical requirements and translate them into hardware design solutions. Validation & Troubleshooting Perform hardware bring-up, testing, debugging, and validation activities. Support root cause analysis and issue resolution during development and testing. Assist with EMI/EMC testing and troubleshooting activities. Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and logic analyzers to investigate hardware issues. Technical Collaboration Participate in schematic reviews, PCB layout reviews, and design evaluations. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and validation engineers. Support design documentation, engineering reports, and technical reviews. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline. Master's degree is a plus. 3–6 years of experience in hardware electronics design, preferably within automotive or industrial electronics environments. Exposure to embedded electronic systems and automotive ECU development is preferred. Understanding of automotive electrical/electronic architectures and embedded hardware design principles. Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit fundamentals. Technical Skills Hardware Design 3–6 years of experience using Altium Designer or equivalent schematic and PCB design tools. Schematic Capture PCB Layout Review Multilayer PCB Design PCB Layer Stack‑up Concepts PCB Design Rules and Constraints PCB‑to‑Mechanical Interface Requirements Familiarity with automotive communication protocols: CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, LVDS Understanding of embedded electronics design constraints. Basic knowledge of automotive functional safety concepts and E/E architectures. Analysis & Validation Experience performing circuit simulations using LTspice or equivalent tools. Understanding of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA). Knowledge of EMI/EMC design principles and testing methodologies. Familiarity with thermal management considerations for automotive ECUs. Exposure to Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) concepts is preferred. Knowledge of Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) is considered an advantage. Preferred Skills Experience working with automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 suppliers. Exposure to ADAS, body electronics, infotainment, connectivity, or vehicle control systems. Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem‑solving skills. Good communication and teamwork abilities. Willingness to learn and grow within a fast‑paced automotive product development environment. ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. #J-18808-Ljbffr ALTEN Technology USA