Hardware Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.
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We are looking for a motivated and experienced Hardware Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team in Espoo, Finland, and help develop the next generation of synchronization and timing solutions used by communication networks around the world.
As a Hardware Engineer, you will be involved in the complete product development lifecycle, from architecture and schematic design through validation, integration, and production support. You will work closely with FPGA, software, system, and manufacturing teams in a highly collaborative international environment. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working with cutting-edge technologies, and seeing your designs become successful products, we'd love to hear from you.
Principle duties and responsibilities
- Design hardware modules, subsystems and systems for synchronization products
- Develop schematics and guide PCB layout (high-speed, mixed-signal, power)
- Select and evaluate components (ICs, power devices, oscillators, interfaces)
- Design high-speed interfaces (e.g., 10G/25G Ethernet) with signal integrity considerations
- Contribute to hardware design specifications (HDS) and documentation
- Support system-level integration (HW, FPGA, SW)
- Define and execute validation and integration test plans
- Debug complex board and system-level issues (mixed-signal, high-speed)
- Perform lab bring-up, measurements, and performance characterization
- Support product transfer to manufacturing (NPI)
- Collaborate with manufacturing and test teams for production readiness
- Investigate and resolve issues during production and field operation
- Ensure product reliability, quality, and compliance with applicable standards
- Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with FPGA, software, system, SIT/SVT and mechanical teams
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
- Interface with suppliers and external partners as required
- Evaluate and introduce new technologies and components
- Drive improvements in performance, power efficiency, and cost
- Contribute to system architecture discussions and design trade-offs
Requirements:
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of hands-on hardware design experience.
- Experience with:
- Schematic design and PCB layout guidance
- High-speed digital and mixed-signal design
- Power design (DC/DC, PoE or similar)
- Experience in debugging hardware at board and system level
- Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Please note that, due to security requirements, this position is open only to candidates holding EU citizenship.
Success Criteria:
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality