Job Opportunity: Hardware Architect
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands / Hybrid | Type: Full-Time | Salary: €75,000 – €100,000 annually
Are you a seasoned hardware expert ready to take the lead in complex development projects that impact multiple industries? Join a cutting-edge engineering team where innovation, collaboration, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
As a Hardware Architect, you will play a key role in the design and development of high-tech hardware systems. You’ll be the bridge between system concepts and technical implementation, translating requirements into advanced hardware architectures. You’ll lead multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities while collaborating with peers, customers, and partners.
You’ll work on a diverse range of solutions from medical IoT devices to next-gen high-speed computing platforms.
This role covers the full development cycle: system requirement analysis, architecture design, schematic and PCB design, testing, and integration.
You’ll join a multidisciplinary team of 14 hardware, firmware, and embedded software experts, operating out of our inspiring office in Best, with the flexibility of hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex hardware development projects from concept to integration.
- Translate system-level requirements into hardware architecture.
- Perform schematic capture, PCB layout and routing, and validation.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and customers.
- Apply high-speed, low-power design principles using FPGAs, ARM processors, PCIe Gen5, 100G Ethernet, DDR4/5, JESD204 ADCs, and wireless modules.
- Work with tools like Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Altium Designer, and HyperLynx.
- Operate within structured development frameworks such as ISO-13485.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience in hardware design, ideally within European markets.
- Strong background in high-tech electronics and complex hardware systems.
- Hands-on experience with FPGA integration, memory interfaces, and RF modules.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written); Dutch is a plus.
- Conceptual thinker with strong communication and leadership skills.
- Comfortable managing multiple clients and priorities simultaneously.
What We Offer
To make you smarter:
- Exciting and challenging projects across multiple domains
- Access to a mentor and 100+ experienced colleagues
- Personalized development plans and annual training budget
- Participation in in-house tech events and sessions
To make you better:
- Permanent contract
- Annual all-in compensation of €75,000 – €100,000 (incl. salary, mobility, 13th month, holiday allowance)
- 26 vacation days with the option to buy more
- Pension scheme and relocation support
Ready to architect the future of hardware? Apply now to be part of something exceptional.
