Hardware Engineer - High-Speed, RF & EMC

About the role

HARMAN Automotive is looking for a Hardware Engineer in Bucharest to contribute to the design, development and pre-validation of automotive electronic hardware. The role focuses on high-speed digital interfaces, RF integration, signal integrity and EMC, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and compliant products.

Key responsibilities

• Design electronic schematics and support multi-layer PCB layout development for automotive applications
• Support integration of high-speed interfaces (USB, Automotive Ethernet, video) and RF technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS)
• Apply signal integrity, power integrity and EMC principles across schematic and PCB development
• Analyze EMC requirements, run simulations and risk assessments, and support EMC concept development
• Set up and run hardware and EMC tests with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, near-field probes and EMC chambers, and carry out root-cause analysis
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, system and validation engineers to resolve technical challenges
• Create and maintain engineering documentation such as BOMs, test reports, design reviews, FMEAs and release documentation

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications or a related field
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in electronic hardware development; automotive experience is a plus
• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment and to travel occasionally depending on project needs

Required skills

• High-speed digital and RF design concepts, including controlled impedance, differential pairs, transmission lines, antenna integration and wireless technologies
• Basic knowledge of EMC principles and automotive EMC standards (e.g. CISPR 25)
• ECAD tools such as Siemens/Mentor Xpedition, Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro or OrCAD
• Simulation tools such as SPICE and electromagnetic field solvers (e.g. ANSYS HFSS)
• Ability to read, analyze and troubleshoot schematics and PCB layouts
• Good communication skills in English

What we offer

• A hybrid work environment, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week
• Employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Training through HARMAN University and wellness benefits
• The "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program