Senior Hardware Engineer (m/f/d)

Company Overview
NACOS Marine is a globally integrated group of companies at the forefront of maritime automation, navigation, and control systems. Building on decades of expertise and a heritage of trusted solutions, NACOS Marine continues to pioneer technologies that set the standard for safer, smarter, and more efficient ship operations worldwide.
Our R&D teams develop advanced maritime solutions with a strong focus on reliability, durability, and long lifecycle performance in demanding operational environments.

Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer (m/f/d) to take ownership of hardware development and lifecycle management across our product portfolio. In this role, you will work with a holistic product approach, covering everything from new product development to upgrades, maintenance, and end-of-life management.
You will collaborate closely with software, production, and external development partners to ensure robust, reliable, and manufacturable hardware solutions. The role requires strong experience in device-level engineering, considering environmental factors such as vibration, humidity, and electromagnetic interference.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive hardware development for new products, upgrades, and product maintenance
• Manage hardware release process and transfer to production and EMS partners
• Support obsolescence management and end-of-life processes
• Introduce new technologies and components into the product portfolio
• Provide production support and manage EMS transfer, including collaboration with external manufacturing partners
• Ensure robust documentation structures, design documentation, and toolchain management
• Maintain hardware design libraries and active product lists
• Manage hardware laboratory setup, equipment, calibration, and investments
• Collaborate with software teams on hardware/software integration
• Work with external development partners and suppliers
• Ensure products meet durability, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Support type approvals, certification, and compliance documentation

Key Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical field
• Several years of experience in hardware development for complex systems
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics and connected devices
• Experience with device-level engineering considering mechanics, vibration, humidity, and EMC/EMI requirements
• Experience working with production interfaces and EMS partners
• Strong documentation and configuration management skills
• Experience with product lifecycle management and hardware release processes
• Understanding of type approvals, certification requirements, and documentation standards
• Holistic product mindset with focus on reliability and durability
• Strong collaboration skills across hardware, software, and production teams
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Why choose us and why we’d choose you
At NACOS Marine, you will work on advanced maritime systems in a collaborative and technically strong R&D environment. You will have the opportunity to shape hardware architecture, influence product strategy, and contribute to robust solutions used in demanding maritime environments worldwide.
We offer a dynamic and international working environment where innovation, quality, and long-term product reliability are at the core of everything we do.