Staff Hardware Engineer (m/f/d) - Fernride GmbH

This position is at Quantum Systems

The selection process will be fully managed by Quantum Systems.

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, networking, and communication components into vehicle platforms. * **Prototype integration:** plan and execute bring-up, commissioning, mechanical and electrical integration, and troubleshooting of new hardware in vehicle prototypes. * **Design verification & validation:** lead HW validation plans, execute test campaigns, and drive design improvements through data and root-cause analysis. * **Harnessing:** design and evolve harnesses from prototype builds to **production-grade** solutions for autonomous defence logistics vehicles (routing, shielding, connectors, strain relief, serviceability, manufacturing readiness). * **Breadboard & HIL:** design, build, and commission breadboards and **Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)** test setups for rapid iteration and regression testing. * **Vehicle networks:** design and validate architectures using **CAN** and **Automotive Ethernet (100/1000BASE-T1)**; manage vehicle internal network configuration and interfaces. * **Connectivity systems:** specify, integrate, and test external network configurations including **GNSS**, **4G/5G**, **Starlink**, and **tactical data links**. * **Integration & testing:** execute system-level integration, define acceptance criteria, and support field testing with fast feedback loops into engineering. * **Hands-on workshop support:** actively support build-ups, harness builds, rework, and vehicle integration in the workshop—especially during intense prototype phases. * **Cross-functional leadership:** work closely with autonomy, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and operations teams; provide technical direction and drive decisions. #### **What you bring to the team:** * **Hardware engineering background** with **5+ years** experience in robotics; **ideally autonomous driving** or safety-/mission-critical vehicle systems. * Strong experience in **compute and sensor system integration** (selection, bring-up, validation). * Proven track record designing and delivering **vehicle wiring harnesses** from prototype to production-grade solutions. * Experience with rapid prototyping tools (manual tools and **3D printing**) and **Solidworks** * Experience with **CAN**, diagnostics basics, and **Automotive Ethernet (T1)** networks; comfortable designing and debugging vehicle network configurations. * Practical experience with **HIL/breadboard setups**, test instrumentation, and commissioning. * Experience integrating and validating **GNSS** and cellular connectivity; familiarity with satellite connectivity (e.g., Starlink) and/or tactical communications is a plus. * Strong **integration and test mindset**: systematic debugging, clean documentation, and validation-driven engineering. * **Hands-on mentality** and willingness to jump into builds, bring-up, and workshop work when needed. * Basic software/tooling skills: **Python** scripting and **Vector tooling** (e.g., CANoe/CANalyzer or similar). #### **Your Benefits:** * **Direct impact:** See your contributions rapidly integrated from cutting-edge research into industrialized products, flying in the field within short development cycles. * **Culture & Environment:** A dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative startup environment with flat hierarchies, efficient collaboration, and a strong emphasis on continuous learning opportunities. * **Work-life Balance:** We offer flexible work schedules, and 30 days of paid vacation each year to support your personal and professional life. * **Lunch Benefit:** We promote healthy eating and the well-being of our employees with a monthly lunch budget. * **Health & Wellness:** We support your physical well-being with a company-subsidized eGym Wellpass membership, giving you access to thousands of gyms and sports facilities.

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