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Hardware Engineer

On-site in Granada·Full-time·Added 21 days ago

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Safran Electronics & Defense Spain doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Granada

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Junior-level role.

  • University degree

    “A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The keys of our offer:

  • Be part of a leading and expanding company.
  • Health insurance.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • International and dynamic environment in Granada, Spain.
  • High possibilities to grow inside the company.
  • Professional Career Plan.

Requirements

What we're looking for

What You Bring To Our Team:

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Experience with schematics capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
  • Experience with components selection for new designs.
  • Design and routing of low speed serial communications as RS422, RS232, SPI, I2C, CAN...
  • Familiarity with low noise power supply circuits (DC-DC and linear regulators).
  • Knowledge of AMD-Xilinx FPGAs and SoCs.
  • Testing and troubleshooting experience using basic equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
  • Minimal experience required: 2 years.
  • Good written and communication skills in English.

Nice to have

Desirable skills. The company will positively consider knowledge and experience working with:

  • High speed and low noise PCB layout:
  • Stack-up design.
  • Impedance calculations and routing rules definition.
  • Differential signals.
  • Crosstalk requirements.
  • PCB decoupling.
  • Power and grounding distribution.
  • Design and routing of analog and RF circuits:
  • Conditioning of sensors signals.
  • Front-end systems design.
  • Communications RF circuitry design.
  • Design and routing of high-speed digital circuits (10G Ethernet, PCIe, DDRx memories...)
  • Design and routing of mixed analog-digital circuits:
  • High-speed DAC and ADC acquisition systems.
  • PSpice, S-Parameters and IBIS simulation.
  • Knowledge of EMI and EMC design considerations.

The role

We're looking for a Hardware Engineer to join our Hardware team in Granada, Spain.

Our Technology:

We're the world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions that improve the reliability, performance and safety of critical applications,
and high-risk operations, even in GPS/GNSS denied environments. We provide virtually fail-safe GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) and PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing) solutions for military and commercial applications worldwide.

The position:

We are looking for a Hardware Engineer who is highly motivated to work with a talented and diverse engineering team to address hardware design and system integration with software and testing to deliver end customer products. As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will be an integral member of the Hardware Engineering team designing custom boards from scratch. These boards will include high-end FPGAs, SoCs, memories, DACs, ADCs, high-speed interfaces (PCIe, 10G ethernet...), being used in high-performance and critical applications within scientific facilities such as particle accelerators. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is able to work proactively and closely with other cross-functional engineering groups such as industrial design, product design, production test, FPGA and software engineering.

What you'll do

What you'll be doing:

  • Work with a friendly and positive team to design new high-performance electronic equipment (schematic capture and PCB layout) and sustain/support existing products.
  • Test prototype designs to guarantee they meet requirements, identifying potential issues before they reach production.
  • Collaborate with Software, FPGA, and Mechanical Engineers to ensure the hardware works for its intended purpose.
  • Provide technical support to the Production team and ensure compliance to time frame, quality and cost targets.
  • Coordinate with product development teams to perform Design for Testability (DFT) on design cycle.
  • Collaborate with contract manufacturer partners to ensure timely supply of systems and devices in accordance with the specifications.
  • You will use your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure the highest quality for the results in accordance with the allotted schedule, effort, and budget.
  • You will work on international projects for scientific facilities as well as the latest and greatest in Resilient PNT and deterministic technologies!

Website

Visit our website for more information: https://safran-navigation-timing.com/

Hiring process

Pre-selection by the recruiter and hiring manager, interviews with the recruiter and operational managers, then contract terms 1 interview

  • Applications take 3 to 5 weeks to process, depending on the number of applicants.
  • Unsuccessful applications are kept in a candidate pool for other openings.

About Safran Electronics & Defense Spain

Safran Electronics & Defense is a global leader in high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense, and security markets, specializing in avionics, navigation systems, and optronics. As part of the Safran group, a multinational aerospace and defense corporation, the company designs and manufactures critical equipment including inertial navigation systems, flight control computers, and timing solutions. With a workforce of thousands across multiple countries, Safran Electronics & Defense operates at the forefront of the defense electronics industry, delivering sophisticated products for both civil and military applications.

In Spain, Safran Electronics & Defense has a significant presence, particularly in Granada, which serves as a key hub for its R&D and engineering activities. The Spanish subsidiary focuses heavily on embedded software, FPGA design, and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technologies, making it a highly relevant destination for international engineers and software developers. The work culture emphasizes technical excellence, innovation, and cross-border collaboration, offering international professionals the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense and aerospace projects in a dynamic, engineering-driven environment.

Industry
Defense Electronics and Timing
Founded
2005
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
In Spain
Granada

Good to know if you are moving

  • The Spanish subsidiary is a major R&D hub, with a strong focus on embedded software, FPGA design, and GNSS technologies, offering international engineers the chance to work on advanced defense and aerospace projects.
  • Granada is a smaller, more affordable city than Madrid or Barcelona, with a growing tech ecosystem and a high quality of life, making it an attractive destination for international professionals.
  • The company offers opportunities for career growth within a global group (Safran), which can be appealing for those looking to develop a long-term international career.
  • English is commonly used in the workplace, especially in technical documentation and meetings, which facilitates the integration of international staff.
  • The company is involved in strategic European defense programs, offering engineers the opportunity to work on projects with high added value and technological complexity.

In their own words

Additional information

Our company is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate based on race, color, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status or any protected category.

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