Hardware Design Engineer - Berlin

About Better Devices

Better Devices builds cutting-edge electronic systems in partnership with global clients. We combine rigorous engineering, first-principles thinking, and an obsession with quality to deliver impactful devices and technical solutions. Our work spans the full product lifecycle — from early architecture and prototyping to production and field deployment.

We are growing our hardware engineering capability to support both client projects and internal technology development.

About the Role

We are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer who can take ownership of electronic designs from concept through production. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building robust hardware systems, supporting product bring-up, and resolving real-world technical challenges.

You will work closely with internal and client stakeholders to develop reliable embedded systems and electronic products.

Core Responsibilities

Hardware Design

• Design analog and digital circuits working with OpAmps, BJTs, MOSFETs, MCUs, power circuits, and signal conditioning.
• Perform component selection and sourcing, balancing performance, cost, and availability.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions for embedded electronics products.

Prototyping & Debugging

• Perform hardware bring-up, testing, and debugging of prototypes and production boards.
• Support soldering, rework, and lab-based troubleshooting when required.
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers to diagnose issues.

Product Development & Production

• Take end-to-end ownership of hardware designs, from concept through validation.
• Support manufacturing and production, including working with PCB vendors and assembly houses.
• Assist with design validation, testing procedures, and documentation.

Customer Support & Root Cause Analysis

• Investigate field or customer-reported hardware issues.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and develop robust technical solutions.
• Work with internal teams and clients to ensure reliable product operation.

Required Experience & Skills

Must-Haves

• 3+ years of experience in electronics engineering.
• Solid experience in analog and digital circuit design.
• Hands-on experience designing with components such as OpAmps, BJTs, MOSFETs, MCUs, and so on.
• Experience designing at least two complex real products.
• Ability to design schematics and smaller PCB layouts.
• Experience with hardware bring-up, testing, and debugging.
• Practical lab experience including soldering and board-level troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting production and manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving ability and ownership of engineering outcomes.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Nice-to-Haves

• Strong skills in analytical Matlab or Python
• Professional experience with Embedded Software Development
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as CAN, EtherCAT, ModBus and ROS.
• Python scripting for test automation or tooling.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing frameworks such as dSPACE, Vector Informatik, or National Instruments systems.
• Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems or RF experimentation.

Why Join Better Devices

Impact

Work on real hardware products that go from concept to production.

Ownership

Take responsibility for designs end-to-end rather than working on isolated tasks.

Growth

Opportunity to expand into system architecture or technical leadership as the company grows.

Engineering Culture

Work in a team that values first-principles thinking, speed, and high engineering standards.

Our Values

Customer Obsession • First Principles Thinking • Be Brave • Invent Your Way • Bias for Action • Stronger Together • Iterate Fast • Leverage Technology • Commit & Deliver • Extreme Ownership • Relentless Focus • Intentional Quality • Simplify • Foresight • Build Trust & Empower • Enjoy the Ride