Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer | Swiss Deep Tech
Zurich Region, Switzerland (Hybrid)
Are you an experienced Hardware Electronics Engineer looking to work on technology that's genuinely pushing the boundaries of what is possible?
We are partnering with an innovative Swiss Deep Tech company that's developing next-generation scientific and high-performance electronic systems used by leading research organisations and technology innovators across the globe.
This is not a high-volume manufacturing environment or a maintenance role. You'll join a collaborative R&D team where engineers have real ownership, tackle complex technical challenges and contribute directly to products that are making an impact worldwide.
If you enjoy designing sophisticated electronic systems from concept through to production, this could be an exceptional opportunity.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer, you will play a key role in developing advanced embedded hardware platforms, working across the complete product lifecycle, from architecture and design through to testing, validation and production support.
You will be part of a highly collaborative engineering team where innovation, curiosity and technical excellence are genuinely valued.
What You will Be Doing
Designing high-performance embedded electronic systems
Developing analogue and high-speed digital hardware
System architecture and electronic design
PCB schematic capture and HDI layout
Working with microcontrollers, high-speed ADCs and FPGA-based hardware
Hardware bring-up, debugging and validation
Developing prototype and production test solutions
Supporting products from early concept through to manufacturing
Creating engineering and technical documentation
Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative products
What We are Looking For
We are looking for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and takes pride in delivering high-quality hardware.
Ideally you will have:
Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (BSc or MSc)
Around 5+ years' experience in hardware electronics design
Strong analogue electronics design experience
High-speed digital design expertise
PCB design, layout and manufacturing knowledge
Experience with hardware testing, debugging and validation
Understanding of EMC and product integration
Practical laboratory and prototyping experience
Excellent problem-solving skills
Fluent English
Nice to Have
Python
Embedded software or microcontroller programming
FPGA experience
Signal processing knowledge
Why This Opportunity?
Join an ambitious Swiss Deep Tech company experiencing strong growth
Work on genuinely innovative technology-not incremental improvements
Be involved across the full product development lifecycle
Collaborate with highly talented multidisciplinary engineers
Enjoy significant technical ownership and autonomy
Hybrid working (2 days home office)
Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development