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# Senior Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** SKD SE
- **Location:** München, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Altium Designer, Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Radio-Frequency Identification, Signal Integrity, Systems Integration, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=791dafe14241db5a

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Procurement?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

 * 5+ years of hardware/electronic design experience
 * Strong multilayer PCB, high-speed digital, and mixed-signal design expertise
 * Advanced Altium Designer experience
 * Strong debugging and validation skills using lab equipment
 * Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other safety-critical industries
 * Ability to independently lead hardware development from concept to production

Nice to have

 * Experience with ruggedized, airborne, or mission-critical electronic systems
 * Exposure to embedded systems, STM32 platforms, or hardware-software integration
 * Familiarity with DFM, DFT, and manufacturing-oriented hardware development practices
 * Experience with RF systems, secure communications, or telemetry electronics
 * German language skills for collaboration with customers and procurement stakeholders

## Description

* Design complex multilayer PCBs and embedded electronic systems for advanced drone and aerospace platforms
 * Develop schematics and PCB layouts in Altium Designer
 * Own hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, and production readiness
 * Define robust power, signal integrity, grounding, and thermal architectures
 * Collaborate across embedded, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing teams
 * Drive technical decisions in fast-paced, mission-critical development environments


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