RF Hardware Design Engineer

RF Hardware Design Engineer – Automotive Electronics Platform

Location: Kraków, Poland

Engagement: Contract (3 Months for the start, Initial Phase)

Ready to shape the hardware architecture of next-generation mobility right from day one?

Our client is a global technology powerhouse at the forefront of the automotive revolution, developing intelligent systems that make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Operating world-class engineering and R&D centers across Europe, they pioneer mission-critical solutions found in millions of vehicles worldwide. Known for technical rigor and a culture of engineering excellence, they provide an environment where high-caliber specialists tackle complex, real-world electronics challenges.

The Project

You will jump into the foundational launch phase of an advanced Automotive Electronics Platform, driving RF circuit design, tuning, validation, and testing. This is an intensive, high-impact assignment where your RF expertise directly influences early-stage architecture and hardware reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Validate: Develop, optimize, and validate high-frequency RF circuits tailored for demanding automotive environments.

• Test & Measure: Conduct rigorous RF and EMC measurements, tuning, and bench-level troubleshooting using state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation.

• Compliance & Standards: Drive early-phase compliance verification and support preparation for automotive EMC certification.

• Cross-Disciplinary Teamwork: Partner closely with hardware, mechanical, and system engineering teams to align on interface definitions and integration milestones.

• Technical Documentation: Author clear design files, measurement reports, and validation records to industry standards.

Technical Stack & Lab Environment

• CAD/EDA: Siemens Xpedition (Expedition)

• Instrumentation: Spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, RF/EMC measurement receivers, and dedicated signal generators

• Lab: Automotive-grade RF/EMC tuning setups, shielded chambers, and automated validation rigs

What We Are Looking For

• Academic Background: Degree (BSc or MSc) in Electronics, Telecommunications, RF/EMC Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Domain Expertise: Solid hands-on track record in RF circuit design, schematic capture, tuning, and validation.

• Regulatory Acumen: Working knowledge of automotive RF/EMC compliance, standard test methodologies, and certification hurdles.

• Communication: Fluency in English (spoken and written) for seamless international engineering collaboration.

• Mindset: Proactive problem solver, disciplined in the lab, and energized by working alongside elite RF specialists.