Digital Hardware Engineer

Join our R&D Team in Aalborg or Lyngby

We are seeking a Digital Hardware Engineer to join our hardware team and transform complex concepts into reliable, high-performance products. In this role, you will help develop advanced satellite communication products used in demanding maritime and mission-critical environments.

At Cobham Satcom, we are at the forefront of maritime safety communication and satellite communication equipment delivering innovative solutions that ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability. Our R&D department, based at NOVI in Aalborg and near DTU in Kgs. Lyngby, is a hub of creativity and technical expertise.

About the Job

As our new hardware engineer, you will take technical ownership of the entire development lifecycle. You will follow the product all the way from the initial definition of requirements to final delivery to production, including ongoing yield optimization. You will join our R&D department, collaborating closely with embedded software developers and mechanical engineers.

Your primary responsibilities:

• End-to-End Product Lifecycle: Follow products from initial requirement definitions to manufacturing hand-over and subsequent yield optimization.
• Architecture & Schematics: Define digital system architectures and design complex schematic diagrams.
• PCB Layout & Simulation: Execute high-speed PCB layouts and perform signal and power integrity analyses.
• Lab Testing & Validation: Lead prototype bring-up, debug using oscilloscopes, and prepare designs for EMC compliance.

Who Are You?

We are looking for a dedicated engineer with a background in Electronic Engineering (B.Sc., M.Sc., or equivalent) who is genuinely energized by solving complex digital hardware challenges.

We look for a profile who:

• Is highly familiar with CAD tools, as our primary design platform is Cadence Allegro.
• Understands high-speed design rules, embedded architectures (microcontrollers/FPGAs), and bus communication (SPI, I2C, PCIe).
• Has an analytical mindset focused on manufacturing readiness, testability (DFT), and production yield.
• Works systematically in the lab and maintains precise documentation of test results.

What We Offer

At Cobham Satcom, we offer a high-tech work environment where ideas quickly turn into reality.

You will get:

• The flexibility to work from either our Aalborg or Lyngby office.
• Access to laboratory facilities and advanced testing equipment.
• Continuous professional growth through collaboration with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary R&D team.

Application

We look forward to receiving your CV outlining your relevant experience and motivation for the role. We encourage candidates to apply at the first given chance as we will process applications and call for interviews continuously.

Please be advised that this position is subject to regulatory requirements which means that candidates are to present their criminal record and successfully complete a security clearance. Eligibility for employment may be subject to applicable regulatory and security requirements.

Your future workplace

Cobham Satcom is a leading provider of satellite antenna systems, delivering innovative communication solutions across industries. Our mission is being the leader in remote connectivity – safeguarding and connecting people and ideas. This inspires our 400+ employees daily as we work to solve tasks with a strong sense of team spirit whilst being part of a diverse and multidisciplinary environment in our organization.

It will be an exciting and rewarding journey, so if you are up for a challenge, we hope to hear from you.

Cobham Satcom is an equal-opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin.

Learn more about Cobham Satcom at: www.cobhamsatcom.com