Randstad Digital is hiring a Hardware Developer for direct integration, in a multinational company located in Braga.
Hybrid work model (1/2 days on-site; 3/4 days remote / week).
...hardware developer.
- posted 2 days ago
- closes 31 july 2026
key responsibilities
- Drive the design, analysis, and validation of rugged and reliable electronic control units (ECUs). Develop switch‑mode power supplies (SMPS), high‑precision analog front‑ends for sensor interfaces, and high‑speed digital circuits for MCU/SoC architectures. You will be part of the entire design process from schematic capture to overseeing a structured PCB layout that adheres to strict signal and power integrity rules.
- Using creativity and free space:
- Apply your technical expertise to optimize existing designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability. Identify opportunities for technological improvements and contribute to solving complex mixed-signal and system-level challenges.
- Optimized implementation:
- Balance performance, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability throughout product development. Support the development of robust and secure automotive electronic systems ready for series production.
- Engineering excellence:
- Execute projects using development and lifecycle management processes—from concept phase to industrialization and series support.
skills
- M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in electronics hardware design, including analog and mixed-signal circuits;
- Hands-on experience with electronics lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies) for bring-up, testing, and debugging;
- Experience selecting and integrating MCUs/SoCs and designing peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, QSPI);
- Understanding of digital interface signal integrity and power integrity principles;
- Experience in embedded firmware development or Python scripting is a plus;
- Familiarity with automotive functional safety or security concepts is beneficial.
- Strong competence in SMPS design, sensor front-ends, digital high-speed circuits, PCB design rules, and system-level electronics architecture;
- Ability to apply simulation, calculation, and empirical testing to support design decisions.
Languages: Good written and verbal English skills. - Structured, hands-on, and data-driven approach to problem-solving;
- Careful documentation habits ensuring clarity and traceability;
- Ability to manage responsibilities and deliver high-quality results within project timelines;
- Curious, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning.
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