Senior Hardware Electronic Engineer

Fortil is an international engineering and technology consulting group, bringing together more than 2,500 employees across 14 countries. Our independent business model fosters autonomy, innovation, and the development of individual potential.

By joining our Hardware Electronics Design Consulting teams in Switzerland, you will take on the following responsibilities:

Main Responsibilities

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the complete design of complex electronic boards:

• Develop and optimize analog and mixed-signal circuits for next-generation phased-array antennas .
• Participate in defining technical requirements and contribute to hardware architecture development.
• Create electronic schematics, select components, and manage procurement follow-up.
• Collaborate on PCB design, oversee board bring-up activities, and lead validation phases.
• Prepare all documentation required for design, manufacturing, and industrialization.
• Work closely with RF, mechanical, systems, and software teams, as well as external partners.
• Support production ramp-up and analyze issues identified in the field or reported by customer support.

Desired Profile

We are looking for a proactive, methodical professional who is comfortable working in a complex and multidisciplinary technical environment.

Required Skills

• At least 10 years of experience in electronics design within highly demanding industries such as aerospace, space, automotive, or medical devices.
• Proven experience bringing your own designs into production and managing field feedback and failure analysis.
• Advanced expertise in electronic schematic design, ideally using Altium Designer / Altium 365 .
• PCB layout experience is a strong asset.
• Excellent skills in:
• Low-voltage / high-current power supply design
• Low-noise electronics
• Transient management
• High-speed digital interfaces
• Thorough understanding of the full development lifecycle: prototyping, architecture definition, schematic capture, simulations, bring-up, verification, documentation, and production release.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) , Design for Assembly (DFA) , Design for Test (DFT) , Design for Maintenance (DFMtn) approaches, and quality-oriented methodologies.
• Proficiency with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and Vector Network Analyzers (VNA).
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Why Join Us?

At Fortil, we implement concrete initiatives to support your professional growth and provide a stimulating work environment:

• Personalized support to strengthen your skills and build a sustainable career path.
• A culture that encourages initiative, bold ideas, and involvement in high-value engineering projects.
• The opportunity to become a shareholder and actively participate in Fortil’s entrepreneurial model.
• Participation in community and charitable initiatives.
• Policies dedicated to supporting parenthood and promoting work-life balance.

Fortil is committed to equal opportunities. All positions are open to people with disabilities, regardless of gender, origin, or sexual orientation.