Automotive Senior Hardware Engineer-Specialist
Robert Bosch Venture Capital
Automotive Senior Hardware Engineer-Specialist
Robert Bosch Venture Capital
Venture capital funding deep tech startups
• Key Responsibilities:
• Lead hardware design and development for Vehicle computer, Communication Gateway, Zone ECUs and Power distribution ECUs, from concept to
production.
• Design high-speed digital boards with advanced SoCs, DDR4/DDR5, LPDDR interfaces, PCIe, Ethernet (RGMII/SGMII/RMII/10G), USB, MIPI CSI/DSI,
SerDes.
• Perform schematic design, component selection, and BOM optimization ensuring automotive-grade reliability and cost efficiency.
• Support thermal design and validation, collaborating with mechanical and thermal engineers to ensure performance under harsh automotive conditions.
• Ensure ASIL-D compliance (ISO 26262) for safety-critical designs; participate in FMEA, FMEDA, and safety architecture reviews.
• Collaborate with PCB layout engineers for constraint-driven designs (impedance, stack-up, crosstalk, EMI/EMC).
• Drive hardware validation and bring-up, including board-level testing, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
• Work with cross-functional teams (System, Software, Validation, Manufacturing, EMC) through design verification and PPAP stages.
• Support DFMEA, DFx (DFM, DFT, DFA) activities to ensure manufacturability and reliability.
• Create design documentation, validation reports, and participate in technical reviews and customer discussions.
• Required Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronics, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• 7–11 years of hands-on experience in automotive hardware design.
• Proven experience with SoC-based board design (e.g., NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Renesas, TI, NXP, Infineon AURIX).
• Strong understanding of vehicle computer, communication gateway and zonal ECU domains.
• Expertise in high-speed design (DDR4/5, PCIe, MIPI, Ethernet, USB 3.x, LVDS, SerDes).
• Expertise in ADC, High side and Low side switches, Bridges and Motor drivers
• Knowledge of Automotive Safety (ISO 26262 – ASIL B to D compliance).
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC standards (CISPR 25, ISO 11452) and compliance testing.
• Understanding of thermal design, power sequencing, and power distribution.
• Experience in Integration platform, communication gateway and zone ECU's.
• Proficiency in schematic tools (Altium, Cadence Allegro, Mentor DxDesigner, Zuken CR-8000).
• Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, and lab instruments (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, power analyzer, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with ASIL-D compliant ECU development.
• Exposure to Ethernet TSN, CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay and in-vehicle communication networks.
• Knowledge of thermal simulation and mechanical integration.
• Familiarity with AI/ML accelerator SoCs used in perception and fusion ECUs.
• Experience working with global OEMs and Tier-1s on production projects.
• Key Tools & Technologies:
• Schematic/PCB: Zuken , Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Mentor Graphics
• Simulation/Calculation: HyperLynx, PSPICE, LTSpice, Mathcad
• Compliance & Debug: Oscilloscope (≥20GHz), Vector CANoe, Power Analyzer, JTAG
• Documentation: PDM/PLM systems, Jira, Confluence
B.E, Electronics Engineering
7 to 10 years
Venture capital funding deep tech startups
RBVC (Robert Bosch Venture Capital) is a global venture capital firm that backs early-stage deep tech startups in areas like energy efficiency, medical devices, and virtual/augmented reality. It supports companies with funding and access to Bosch’s network and resources to help them scale and bring innovations to market. Unlike traditional VCs, RBVC may purchase solutions for a proof-of-concept while allowing startups to keep their intellectual property, which speeds up development and lowers upfront costs. The firm earns money through equity investments and the eventual success of its portfolio. RBVC’s goal is to accelerate technological advances across multiple industries by connecting startups with Bosch’s ecosystem, customers (from medical centers to data centers), and global reach.
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