Hardware Engineer

ADVA Optical Networking SE

ADVA Optical Networking SE

Posted on May 13, 2026

Welcome!

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

We are looking for a motivated Hardware Engineer to join our Hardware team in Raanana.

You will have the chance to develop your own skills in a flexible and energetic work atmosphere with friendly and experienced colleagues. You will have helpful supervision, opportunity to learn, modern tools and flexible work culture.

If you want to be a part of our growing company that is driven by innovation and is focused on building a future together with our employees, consider applying.

Principle duties and responsibilities

  • Design hardware modules, subsystems and systems for synchronization products

  • Develop schematics and guide PCB layout (high-speed, mixed-signal, power)

  • Select and evaluate components (ICs, power devices, oscillators, interfaces)

  • Design high-speed interfaces (e.g., 10G/25G Ethernet) with signal integrity considerations

  • Contribute to hardware design specifications (HDS) and documentation

  • Support system-level integration (HW, FPGA, SW)

  • Define and execute validation and integration test plans

  • Debug complex board and system-level issues (mixed-signal, high-speed)

  • Perform lab bring-up, measurements, and performance characterization

  • Support product transfer to manufacturing (NPI)

  • Collaborate with manufacturing and test teams for production readiness

  • Investigate and resolve issues during production and field operation

  • Ensure product reliability, quality, and compliance with applicable standards

  • Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with FPGA, software, system, SIT/SVT and mechanical teams

  • Participate in design reviews and technical discussions

  • Interface with suppliers and external partners as required

  • Evaluate and introduce new technologies and components

  • Drive improvements in performance, power efficiency, and cost

  • Contribute to system architecture discussions and design trade-offs

Qualifications, Skills

  • B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

  • 3+ years of hands-on hardware design experience

  • Experience with:

  • Schematic design and PCB layout guidance

  • High-speed digital and mixed-signal design

  • Power design (DC/DC, PoE or similar)

  • Experience debugging hardware at board and system level

  • Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.)

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Success Criteria:

  • Strong ownership and accountability

  • Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team

  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)

  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality

Benefits

  • Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment.

  • Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture

  • Spot Awards.

  • CSR program - Employee volunteerism and community involvement.