Electronics Hardware Engineer (all genders) Signal Integrity, EMI & Analog Design

At Kappa optronics, everything revolves around high-tech with real impact. Our vision systems are among the global leaders in defense, aviation, and automotive. With our cameras, international customers rely on the highest safety and innovation.

• Development and optimization of analog and digital circuits for advanced electronic systems, considering signal integrity, EMC, safety, and manufacturing requirements
• Creation of circuit diagrams and PCB layouts using modern EDA tools (e.g., Altium Designer)
• Design and analysis of high-speed interfaces as well as conducting signal and power integrity evaluations
• Development and optimization of EMC-compliant designs to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC)
• Conducting analog, thermal, and RF simulations to secure the development process
• Selection and qualification of electronic components in close coordination with procurement, production, and suppliers
• Conducting design reviews and supporting verification, commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation of prototypes
• Documentation of development activities and maintenance of development records and bills of materials (BOM)

• Completed master’s degree in electrical engineering, information technology, or a comparable field
• Solid knowledge in analog and digital circuit technology as well as PCB design
• Experience in the development of electronic assemblies with a focus on signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC-compliant design
• Proficiency in using measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes and vector network analyzers
  Good knowledge in analyzing and optimizing high-speed interfaces as well as analog circuits
• Practical experience with EDA software (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence, KiCad, or similar)
• Experience with simulation tools for circuit, EMC, signal, or RF analysis is an advantage
• Structured, independent working style as well as strong communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken; German skills are an advantage

Desirable Additional Qualifications

• Experience with EMC pre-compliance measurements and preparation of formal qualification tests
• Knowledge of relevant EMC and environmental standards, for example:
  - MIL-STD-461
  - DO-160
  - VG 95373
• Experience with robust onboard network requirements according to:
  - MIL-STD-1275
  - VG 96916
  - ISO 16750
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality standards IPC-A-600 and IPC-A-610
• Experience in developing electronics for military, industrial, aviation, or other safety-critical applications

• Professional tasks as diverse and varied as our technology
• Career prospects for employees who want to work independently and actively contribute
• Short decision-making processes and excellent development opportunities
• A highly motivated team, family-like company environment
• Job-related training and company pension scheme
• Employee benefits (e.g., bike leasing, job car, English courses, German courses, corporate benefits)
• Kindergarten care allowance (up to €300.00 per month per child)
• Option for free use of e-charging stations or subsidy for job tickets (Germany ticket)
• EGYM Wellpass: Access to 8,000+ fitness & wellness facilities – employee contribution €30/month
• Flexible working time models
• 30 days of annual leave