{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fafee9daea8ba01ea2150028","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fafee9daea8ba01ea2150028","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fafee9daea8ba01ea2150028","title":"Embedded Hardware Engineer","description":"OM Defence Systems develops advanced drone and autonomy technologies for defence and security applications. Our mission is to build reliable, intelligent unmanned systems that integrate flight control, real‑time communication, and AI-powered decision‑making.\n\nWe are expanding our hardware engineering team in Berlin and looking for an Embedded Hardware Engineer to design and validate next‑generation electronic systems for our unmanned platforms.\nThis role is suited for an engineer who works across the full hardware lifecycle, from circuit design and prototyping to testing and production support in a fast‑moving R&D environment.\n\nWhat you’ll do\n\nDesign analog and digital circuits and develop high‑quality schematics using Altium Designer or KiCad.\n\nSelect electronic components, evaluate alternatives, and support PCB layout for manufacturability, reliability, and signal integrity.\n\nDevelop and document cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, and system interconnects.\n\nBuild, test, and debug hardware prototypes, troubleshooting issues at board and system level.\n\nPerform basic analyses 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tools.\n\nHands‑on experience with microcontrollers, sensors, power management, and communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I²C, CAN.\n\nSkills\n\nStrong understanding of analog and digital electronics, component behaviour, and board‑level design principles.\n\nProficiency with Altium Designer or KiCad for schematic creation.\n\nKnowledge of SMT processes, PCB fabrication technologies, and assembly constraints.\n\nStrong soldering skills including SMD and THT components.\n\nAbility to read and interpret datasheets, reference designs, and technical documentation in English.\n\nProficiency with RF simulation tools such as Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, or similar EDA platforms.\n\nSolid understanding of transmission line theory, impedance matching networks, and S‑parameter characterisation.\n\nExperience designing and reviewing RF PCBs on high‑frequency laminates such as Rogers, Taconic, and PTFE‑based materials, including controlled‑impedance stackups and via optimisation.\n\nHands‑on experience with RF test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters.\n\nNice to Have\n\nExperience with power electronics\n\nBasic firmware or MCU programming\n\nExperience debugging mixed‑signal systems\n\nStrong grasp of noise figure, dynamic range, and link budget calculations\n\nUnderstanding of EMC, spurious emission suppression, LO leakage mitigation, and IQ imbalance correction at the hardware level\n\nFamiliarity with phased array antenna architectures and beamforming concepts\n\nExperience with MMIC integration and RF module packaging\n\nUnderstanding of Doppler signal processing fundamentals or range‑velocity estimation at the hardware interface level\n\nExperience with GaAs, GaN, or SiGe component selection for high‑frequency applications\n\nKnowledge of FMCW or pulsed waveform hardware front‑end requirements\n\nWhat we offer\nYou will work on advanced hardware systems with direct impact on product performance.\n\nWork on cutting‑edge autonomous systems and defence‑grade technologies.\n\nA high degree of ownership in hardware architecture and product design.\n\nModern lab environment and real‑world testing of your hardware.\n\nOpportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team.\n\nCompetitive compensation package.\n\nOffice in Berlin with hybrid flexibility.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Omdsystems","rawCompany":"omdsystems","city":"New Bremen","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T03:44:02.602Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and 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Our mission is to build reliable, intelligent unmanned systems that integrate flight control, real‑time communication, and AI-powered decision‑making.\n\nWe are expanding our hardware engineering team in Berlin and looking for an Embedded Hardware Engineer to design and validate next‑generation electronic systems for our unmanned platforms.\nThis role is suited for an engineer who works across the full hardware lifecycle, from circuit design and prototyping to testing and production support in a fast‑moving R&D environment.\n\nWhat you’ll do\n\nDesign analog and digital circuits and develop high‑quality schematics using Altium Designer or KiCad.\n\nSelect electronic components, evaluate alternatives, and support PCB layout for manufacturability, reliability, and signal integrity.\n\nDevelop and document cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, and system interconnects.\n\nBuild, test, and debug hardware prototypes, troubleshooting issues at board and system level.\n\nPerform basic analyses and simulations including power distribution, signal integrity, and EMC/EMI considerations.\n\nPrepare and maintain engineering documentation such as schematics, BOMs, revision history, and fabrication notes.\n\nCollaborate with PCB manufacturers and assembly partners, assess capabilities, and support production‑related discussions.\n\nWork closely with firmware, systems, and mechanical engineering teams throughout development and testing.\n\nSupport hardware validation during lab and field testing of autonomous systems.\n\nRequirements\nYou should have strong experience in hardware design and embedded electronics.\n\nExperience\n\n3+ years of experience in hardware design, embedded electronics, or circuit development.\n\nExperience designing RF circuits operating in the microwave frequency range (1–40 GHz), including LNAs, mixers, VCOs, PLLs, and power amplifiers.\n\nPractical lab experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, logic analyzers, and similar tools.\n\nHands‑on experience with microcontrollers, sensors, power management, and communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I²C, CAN.\n\nSkills\n\nStrong understanding of analog and digital electronics, component behaviour, and board‑level design principles.\n\nProficiency with Altium Designer or KiCad for schematic creation.\n\nKnowledge of SMT processes, PCB fabrication technologies, and assembly constraints.\n\nStrong soldering skills including SMD and THT components.\n\nAbility to read and interpret datasheets, reference designs, and technical documentation in English.\n\nProficiency with RF simulation tools such as Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, or similar EDA platforms.\n\nSolid understanding of transmission line theory, impedance matching networks, and S‑parameter characterisation.\n\nExperience designing and reviewing RF PCBs on high‑frequency laminates such as Rogers, Taconic, and PTFE‑based materials, including controlled‑impedance stackups and via optimisation.\n\nHands‑on experience with RF test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters.\n\nNice to Have\n\nExperience with power electronics\n\nBasic firmware or MCU programming\n\nExperience debugging mixed‑signal systems\n\nStrong grasp of noise figure, dynamic range, and link budget calculations\n\nUnderstanding of EMC, spurious emission suppression, LO leakage mitigation, and IQ imbalance correction at the hardware level\n\nFamiliarity with phased array antenna architectures and beamforming concepts\n\nExperience with MMIC integration and RF module packaging\n\nUnderstanding of Doppler signal processing fundamentals or range‑velocity estimation at the hardware interface level\n\nExperience with GaAs, GaN, or SiGe component selection for high‑frequency applications\n\nKnowledge of FMCW or pulsed waveform hardware front‑end requirements\n\nWhat we offer\nYou will work on advanced hardware systems with direct impact on product performance.\n\nWork on cutting‑edge autonomous systems and defence‑grade technologies.\n\nA high degree of ownership in hardware architecture and product design.\n\nModern lab environment and real‑world testing of your hardware.\n\nOpportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team.\n\nCompetitive compensation package.\n\nOffice in Berlin with hybrid flexibility.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-06-17T03:44:02.602Z","dateModified":"2026-06-17T03:44:02.602Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Omdsystems","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"New Bremen","addressRegion":"OH","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"fafee9daea8ba01ea2150028"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fafee9daea8ba01ea2150028"}}