Senior Hardware Developer

We are looking for a Senior Hardware Developer for an international company specializing in custom electronics development for embedded, industrial, and IoT applications. The company delivers innovative hardware solutions for diverse industries, including medical devices, industrial electronics, automotive, and agricultural technology.

Company size: 90+ employees 

Technical team: Hardware team (PM, Tech Lead, 9 engineers: architect, 3 seniors, 5 mid/juniors),  Software team (separate team)

Main projects: Full-cycle electronics design; solutions for industrial, automotive, and miltech sectors.

 Office / work mode: Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv (preferably a hybrid or remote type of work), and relocation to Slovenia.

     Conditions:  Competitive salary, career and professional growth, opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware projects, mentorship and knowledge-sharing environment, flexible schedule, military booking starting from the first working day, and other benefits.

Requirements:

• Proven expertise in full hardware development cycles from concept to production release.
• Experience in power electronics (AC/DC, DC/DC converters, battery-powered systems)
• Skilled in performing circuit- and thermal-level simulations using industry-standard tools such as LTspice, PSpice, Micro-Cap, or similar
• Proficiency in multilayer PCB design
• Deep understanding of EMC fundamentals, filtering, and shielding strategies, combined with hands-on experience in EMC pre-compliance testing and debugging, is essential.
• Proficient in the practical use of standard laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
• Strong prototype debugging, troubleshooting, and repair skills.
• Ability to manage technical handovers, address and resolve customer issues, and troubleshoot problems effectively.
• Strong skills in task decomposition, time estimation, and proactive project communication.
• English - B1 level or higher (with solid reading and writing skills)

Nice to have

• Practical knowledge in RF design, encompassing antenna matching and  layout optimization for RF SoC and module-based systems (Wi-Fi, BLE, LoRa, GSM, LTE, NB-IoT, etc.)
• Proficiency in multilayer PCB design, including HDI, flex, and flex-rigid boards, along with experience in creating production-ready PCB documentation.
• A solid understanding of high-speed design principles, including USB, Ethernet, DDR2/3, and HDMI interfaces, as well as signal integrity and power integrity validation methods.

Responsibilities: 

• Define hardware architectures and detailed system specifications for analogue, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Produce high-quality documentation that clearly describes and justifies hardware design choices in accordance with EKTOS quality procedures
• Perform electrical and thermal design calculations, simulations, and analyses.
• Design and validate power electronics, including AC/DC and DC/DC converters, battery charging systems, and battery-powered electronics.
• Conduct battery life estimation and energy consumption optimization for portable and low-power designs
• Perform multilayer PCB layout, including HDI, flex, and flex-rigid board designs.
• Design high-speed PCB interfaces with a strong understanding of signal integrity validation.
• Apply EMC design principles, perform pre-compliance testing, and conduct EMC troubleshooting.
• Perform hardware bring-up, verification, and validation.
• Support the transition from prototype to mass production, including technical interaction with manufacturing.