Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer
Tools for Humanity is a technology company building products for humans in the age of AI.
Maintainer signals as of 9/2/2026
About Tools for Humanity
Tools for Humanity develops hardware, software, and services connected to World, described as an open-source real-human network. Its products include the Orb for privacy-focused proof-of-human verification, World App for World ID access, digital asset management, wallet functionality, transactions, and Mini Apps, and World Spaces for verification, community programming, and events. The company serves end users and organizations seeking to integrate World infrastructure into their projects.
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About the Role
You will own the electronic design and validation of PCBAs and electrical systems for flagship hardware devices. You will diagnose and repair hardware, program microcontrollers in C with RTOS for device bring-up, run qualification and verification activities, and coordinate with software and manufacturing to ensure reliable production-ready hardware.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field
- 8-10 years of electronics product development from concept to production
- Experience with multilayer layout creation using E-CAD tools (Altium or EAGLE)
- Proficiency in circuit simulation tools
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Solid understanding of embedded systems and microcontrollers
- Experience with oscilloscopes logic analyzers and VNA
- Hands-on experience with embedded camera systems
- Proficient programming skills in C for microcontroller development
- Experience with real-time operating systems preferably FreeRTOS and Zephyr
- Experience with network connectivity including BLE Wi-Fi and LTE and antenna optimization
- Experience mentoring and leading technical work
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Proficient English written and verbal communication skills
- Strong drive and work ethic to lead projects to completion
Responsibilities
- Own electronic design of PCBAs
- Develop and implement electrical systems and circuits
- Evaluate and verify existing hardware designs
- Diagnose and repair hardware issues
- Oversee qualification verification and validation processes
- Commission and repair electrical assemblies
- Program microcontrollers in C with FreeRTOS and Zephyr
- Validate software releases on hardware with software engineers
- Integrate product design with cross-functional teams
- Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends
Benefits
- Open and collaborative office in Munich Maxvorstadt
- 30 vacation days on top of regional public holidays
- Monthly phone reimbursement or company device
- Hybrid work model
- Deutschland Ticket costs covered
- Free lunch and dinner when in the office