Electronic Hardware Engineer

For our Amsterdam Team we are looking for an experienced Electronic Hardware Engineer, who will become a key player in bringing our instruments from the design stage to our customers in the energy and defense markets. Are you ready to join?

Optics11 is an Amsterdam-based high-tech startup on a mission to innovate underwater security and put Netherlands on the map of European sonar industry. Our novel fiberoptic technology is redefining underwater security, enabling advanced sonar solutions for safeguarding of key naval and underwater infrastructure. Our high-paced development has been met with an ever growing interest from the market, with selection of our towed array technology for the new generation of Dutch submarines being the latest testament to our progress. As we transition towards commercial deployments, we are seeking ambitious, mission-driven professionals to join us in shaping the next chapter of our growth and success.

As an Electronics Hardware Engineer you will be responsible for the development of the electronic hardware for our measurement systems. The role involves the design of new boards, requirements specification definition towards our sub-suppliers, supporting qualification and compliance testing, and maintaining existing hardware throughout their lifecycle.

What's in it for you? 

• Competitive salary . 
• Innovative high-tech, international organization .
• The opportunity to work in a cross-functional and interdisciplinary environment .
• A lot to learn and to develop, we stimulate personal development .
• Hybrid working model, who doesn't like to work at home from time to time? 

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics.
• Relevant working experience of minimum 5 years in the industry.
• Excellent understanding of hardware design process and methodologies.
• Experience with EMC/EMI regulations and design practices.
• Experience from a defence, aerospace or other similar highly-regulated market.

Technical skills:

• Knowledge of mixed-signal and analog electronics (e. g. ADC, DAC, power supplies). Experience with optoelectronic circuits is a plus (e. g. photodiode front ends, laser drivers).
• Experience with digital circuit design for MCU, FPGA, and data interfaces (LVDS, PCIe) and knowledge of power integrity concepts.
• Experience in Altium Designer (schematic capture and PCB layout).
• Experience with electronic circuit simulation (e.g. LTspice, Pspice, etc).
• Hands-on skills for hardware-bring-up, prototyping, debugging, and testing: SMD soldering, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other electrical test equipment.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI and electrical safety standards, as well as thermal management.
• Specific experience with hardware design and qualification for CE, MIL-spec compliance is a plus.
• Basic understanding of embedded Linux systems is a plus.

Interpersonal skills:

• Ability to write and communicate clearly on technical problems, solutions, and workarounds.
• Being a team-player, but also being able to work autonomously in your field of expertise.
• Quick learner with a proactive and hands-on working attitude.

 You'll be working with clients in the defense and security sectors, obtaining a Certificate of No Objection issued by the AIVD (Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service) is mandatory. This means you will need to undergo a security screening. For more information, please refer to details on security screening.

More information:

So now you know we're doing awesome projects and if you see you fit the profile, we would like to get to know you. Apply and drop your details or, in case of questions, get in touch with our recruiter Dora Öveges via dora.oveges@optics11.com.