Hardware Architect – Automotive Electronics

We are looking for an experienced Hardware Architect to join an automotive engineering project focused on the development of advanced electronic systems.

The role combines hardware architecture, requirements engineering, technical coordination and product development activities within an international engineering environment.

Location: Kraków – hybrid work model
Contract: B2B or employment contract (UoP)
Industry: Automotive / E-Mobility / Electronics

Role overview

As a Hardware Architect, you will be responsible for defining and developing hardware concepts and architectures for complex automotive electronic systems.

You will work closely with system, software, mechanical, manufacturing and validation teams throughout the product development lifecycle – from requirements analysis and concept development to industrialization and product validation.

The projects involve advanced automotive electronics and power electronics solutions used in modern electric and hybrid vehicles.

Key responsibilities

Analyse customer, system and product requirements related to hardware development
Define and develop hardware architecture at system and component level
Translate system-level requirements into hardware functions, interfaces and technical specifications
Support definition of electrical, mechanical and manufacturing requirements
Coordinate technical topics across hardware, software, mechanical and system engineering teams
Prepare and maintain hardware architecture and product documentation
Manage technical changes and support engineering change processes
Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments
Define verification and validation requirements for developed solutions
Support laboratory, system-level and product validation activities
Participate in EMC, environmental and reliability-related engineering activities
Support prototype builds, industrialization and production ramp-up
Analyse technical issues and participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities
Cooperate with international engineering teams, customers and suppliers
Support continuous improvement of hardware development processes and engineering standards

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or a related technical field
At least 5 years of professional experience in hardware development, electronics or related engineering activities
Experience in automotive, e-mobility, power electronics or embedded electronic systems
Good understanding of hardware architecture and electronic system development
Ability to analyse complex technical requirements and translate them into engineering solutions
Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams
Knowledge of hardware development and product lifecycle processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication and documentation skills
Very good command of English

Nice to have

Experience with automotive power electronics
Knowledge of electric vehicle systems
Experience with high-voltage electronic systems
Knowledge of ISO 26262 / Functional Safety
Experience with FMEA, DFMEA or AIAG/VDA methodologies
Knowledge of EMC requirements and validation processes
Experience working according to automotive development standards such as ASPICE
Experience cooperating with manufacturing plants, suppliers or external engineering partners

What we offer

Opportunity to work on advanced automotive electronics and e-mobility projects
Cooperation with international engineering teams
Hybrid work model based in Kraków
Flexible form of cooperation: B2B or employment contract (UoP)
Long-term engineering projects
Possibility to develop competencies in hardware architecture and system-level engineering
Participation in the full product development lifecycle
Technical environment focused on complex, modern automotive technologies

Regular presence in our Kraków office is required as part of the hybrid work model. Occasional business travel may also be required depending on the project.