Junior/Mid-Level Hardware Engineer

Abrites is a Bulgarian IT company, founded in 2005, specialising in the development of comprehensive software and hardware solutions for the automotive industry. Abrites is a product leader which overcomes technological constraints and creates innovative solutions thus allowing a wide range of vehicle-related activities, such as diagnostics, key programming, module adaptation, engine control unit programming, coding, and fine-tuning.

The passion for excellence, customer success, agility, creativity, and innovation are part of our identity. They are key factors helping us to succeed in over 110 countries on 6 continents.

The company has offices in Bulgaria, France, and Italy. The company is a regular participant in some of the most prestigious international exhibitions and forums.

We believe that by building a team of talents who have the freedom to create product solutions and motivation to succeed together, we can “Achieve the impossible”.

Due to the expansion of our team we are looking for a talented Junior/Mid-Level Hardware Engineer in a small team, responsible for the design and development of electronic modules and systems, used in automotive diagnostics and security-related functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing electronic hardware systems, with a focus on automotive modules
• Assisting in diagnostics and performing special functions related to hardware security in automotive ECUs
• Supporting software engineers in reverse engineering of communication protocols and interfacing with hardware (debuggers, programmers, etc.)
• Hardware development and testing, including PCB design and prototyping

Requirements:

Junior Hardware Engineer

• Little or no experience required
• Strong desire to grow in the field of hardware security
• Willingness to learn, experiment, and participate in real-world automotive projects

Mid-Level Hardware Engineer

• Solid hands-on experience in hardware design and development
• Capable of independently handling electronic project design from concept to prototype
• Good understanding of system-level design and automotive standards

Preferred Qualifications and Experience (for both profiles):

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is considered a strong advantage
• Experience with microcontroller architectures
• Familiarity with low-level communication protocols: CAN, LIN, SPI, UART, JTAG
• Basic C/C++ programming knowledge, at least at Arduino level
• Experience with PCB design, Simulations and familiar with Altium Designer
• Good command of English (written and spoken)
• Interest or experience in automotive electronics and hardware security
• Good hardware prototyping skills
• If you have ever opened an automotive ECU, driven only by curiosity – you are our type of candidate, but practice in any other electronics field could be just enough

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Learning & Development
• Generous Vacation Policy
• Flexible Working Hours
• Additional Health & Dental Insurance
• Food & Gift Vouchers
• Fruits & Refreshment Drinks
• Free Parking
• Friendly & Supportive Work Environment
• Corporate & Teambulding Events
• Baby Gift Voucher
• Refer A Friend Bonus
• Wellbeing program