Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- Define and review board-level requirements with full traceability to system functions and safety objectives.
- Guide the development of mixed-signal circuits, including power supplies, protections, sensing, and control interfaces.
- Produce and review technical documentation (design descriptions, functional block diagrams, interface control documents).
- Perform design analysis (e.g., worst-case analysis, error budget, power dissipation).
- Define and support verification and validation plans (VTP, VTPR) aligned with ARP4754A / DO-254.
- Ensure development data complies with DO-254 and certification audit expectations.
- Contribute to safety documentation (FMEA, hardware development plans).
- Define and support verification, qualification, and acceptance test procedures (VTP, QTP, ATP).
- Participate in SOI audits and interface with certification authorities.
- Provide technical mentorship to the hardware team and promote excellence in documentation and analysis.
Profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline / Profound experience in high-reliability electronic hardware development (aerospace, automotive, industrial, or medical)
- Strong experience with DO-254-based development lifecycles, ideally in certified programs
- Deep knowledge of analog/digital hardware design, including filtering, protection, power supply design (DC/DC), and measurement systems.
- Proficient in circuit analysis, simulation (SPICE or Simetrix), and EMI/EMC mitigation / Skilled in ECAD tools (Altium Designer preferred) for schematic capture and PCB layout
- Fluent in reading and producing engineering documentation, specifications, and test procedures
- Experience working with aerospace qualification and development standards: SAE ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-254, DO-160, AMC 20-152, ASTM F3230 and awareness of DO-178, DO-331 for multidisciplinary integration
- Strong analytical thinking, with a structured and rigorous approach to engineering problem-solving
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, with an ability to present clearly to internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and act as a technical authority
- Fluent in English (oral and written); French is an advantage
Benefits
- Work on cutting-edge energy storage technologies at the core of tomorrow’s aircraft
- Bring your aerospace experience to a mission-driven, fast-paced environment
- Collaborate within a culture built on TRUST, TEAMWORK, COURAGE, and PERSEVERANCE
- Help shape the certification and engineering excellence of next-gen clean aviation systems
About Hays
Our many years of recruitment experience and our expert knowledge of the engineering job market make us a strong partner for engineers and technicians. We maintain close relationships with customers across all industries and therefore can provide engineering specialists with exciting projects and attractive job opportunities, drawing on your personal interests and experience. As your professional companion, we support you throughout the entire process, from the first contact to the first day on your new job – all this completely free of charge. Register now and look forward to many interesting and suitable positions and projects.
Staffing process for freelance specialists
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.
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