Senior Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

Our talent team is representing a confidential defense technology organization seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Kassel office. In this role, you will take full ownership of electrical system and subsystem development for next-generation platforms from concept through production.

Your work will include:

• Leading electrical system and subsystem development from concept through production, ensuring designs meet safety, EMC, and reliability standards
• Defining electrical architectures for RF sensors, power distribution, and control electronics
• Designing and reviewing schematics and performing PCB layout for mixed-signal, high-speed digital, and RF boards, owning the full high-speed PCB development lifecycle for components including FPGAs, processors, and DDR memory
• Leading selection and design of FPGA and processor components, applying market expertise to guide component choices and high-performance design decisions
• Developing, validating, and optimizing power systems including battery management, DC/DC conversion, and power sequencing
• Performing hardware bring-up, debugging, and system integration using lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers
• Conducting electrical analysis including signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, thermal considerations, and reliability testing to meet FCC and CE compliance standards
• Producing high-fidelity prototypes and iterating quickly to qualify designs; developing test plans and leading verification activities
• Collaborating with domestic and international stakeholders across engineering, product, and manufacturing teams
• Documenting and managing electrical design specifications, BOMs, firmware releases, test reports, and compliance evidence

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Proven experience in electrical design and system integration for complex hardware products, ideally in aerospace, defense, robotics, or wireless systems
• Strong track record in high-speed electrical design, including FPGAs, processors, and DDR memory subsystems
• Hands-on proficiency in Altium Designer for high-performance schematic and layout work (OrCAD or KiCad also acceptable)
• Experience with DFM/DFX practices
• Hands-on experience with RF front-ends and antenna integration, including interfacing RF front-ends with high-speed digital processing units
• Familiarity with wireless protocols and experience with spectrum analysis and RF test equipment
• Expertise in power electronics design: battery management systems, DC/DC converters, power sequencing, and thermal management
• Solid understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
• Experience with schematic/PCB review processes, design reviews, and partnering with manufacturing
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities at board and system level
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with MIL-STD, DO-178/DO-254 concepts or other ruggedization and regulatory requirements for defense or industrial hardware

How We Work with You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will screen your application and qualifications. If you're a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication and interview coordination will be managed through our team to ensure the best experience for you.

This position is based in Kassel, Hesse, Germany and follows a hybrid schedule with in-office work Tuesday through Friday and remote flexibility on Mondays.

Pay

Pay details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply.