Hardware Engineer

We're hiring a Hardware Engineer at Futurewave

Join us to design and build innovative, connected products that go from first sketch to real-world deployment fast. You’ll work across electronics, embedded systems, and product design in one of Europe’s most exciting product studios.

Futurewave is a product innovation studio based in Brussels, shaping the future of consumer technology. We work across strategy, design, engineering, and manufacturing to build meaningful products and experiences. Our approach is fast, lean, and deeply user-centered. We’ve collaborated with over 50 companies—from Decathlon and Renault to Cowboy and Nokia—and have launched award-winning products across Europe and Asia.

We're now looking to reinforce our AI & Technology team with a skilled Hardware Engineer to help us bring high-quality physical products to life, from concept to certified prototype.

What you'll do

Collaborate with designers and engineers to define product interactions and translate them into functional electronics

• Design and architect hardware systems, select components, and validate the full electronic stack
• Develop schematic diagrams and multilayer PCB layouts in Altium Designer
• Write and test low-level firmware and drivers in C/C++ to bring up new boards
• Debug and iterate on physical prototypes, performing validation and optimization
• Support EMC/RED certification processes in collaboration with external labs
• Document designs, iterate with the team, and contribute to hardware review processes

What we're looking for

• 2+ years of professional experience in electronic product development
• Proven experience in PCB design, including schematics and layout for multi-layer boards
• Familiarity with embedded C/C++ development and hardware bring-up
• Knowledge of wireless communication protocols such as BLE, LoRa, Zigbee, or Cellular
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles
• Experience applying EMC/RED guidelines and participating in certification workflows
• Proficiency in Altium Designer is a strong plus
• Basic knowledge of Python scripting, Git, and modern dev environments (e.g., Docker, Jenkins) is a bonus
• Fluency in English is required; French or Dutch is a plus

Your profile

Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

• A passion for building beautiful, functional, and reliable technological products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work across disciplines
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and delivering results quickly

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Why join Futurewave

Work on real-world products across mobility, retail, culture, and connected consumer tech

• Join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and product experts
• Operate in a lean, prototype-driven culture where ideas move fast
• Be part of a company recognized for design excellence and technological rigor
• Contribute to a growing, B Corp-certified organization focused on impact and innovation

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Percks and benefits

Competitive salary with benefits

• Hybrid work model and flexible scheduling
• Access to labs, prototyping tools, and full development infrastructure
• Learning budget and professional growth opportunities
• Support for side-projects, talks, and public contributions
• A vibrant studio atmosphere in Brussels

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If you're ready to help shape the future of hardware innovation, apply now or get in touch. We'd love to meet you.