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Contract Embedded Hardware Architect | Principal Electronics Engineer | MCU/MPU/SoC Platforms
Wrocław, Poland
Worldwide
MSc in Microelectronics and Electronic DevicesAbout me
Principal Embedded Hardware Architect & Electronics Consultant. Expert in MCU/MPU/SoC systems, high-speed digital, mixed-signal, HW/FW integration, bring-up, debugging, design recovery and EMC. Available for B2B/contract projects across Europe.
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PRINCIPAL EMBEDDED HARDWARE ARCHITECT / ELECTRONICS CONSULTANT
Embedded hardware architecture and development of complex electronic systems from concept and feasibility through schematic design, prototype bring-up, debugging, validation and production.
CORE EXPERTISE
• Embedded Hardware Architecture
System architecture, hardware architecture, requirements analysis, feasibility studies, component and platform selection, hardware/firmware partitioning, interface architecture, design reviews and technical risk analysis.
• MCU / MPU / SoC Systems
Architecture and development of embedded platforms based on microcontrollers, application processors and SoCs. Hardware platform definition, peripheral integration, boot and low-level initialization, Embedded Linux, RTOS and bare-metal systems.
• High-Speed Digital
High-speed PCB architecture and interfaces including DDR/memory, Ethernet, USB, PCIe and MIPI. Signal integrity, clocking, reset architecture, power sequencing and board-level integration.
• Mixed-Signal Electronics
Analog and digital electronics, ADC/DAC signal chains, sensors, power supplies, regulators, industrial and communication interfaces.
• Camera & Imaging Systems
Embedded camera electronics, image sensors, MIPI CSI-2, high-speed interfaces, processor/SoC integration and hardware/software integration.
• Hardware Bring-Up & Debugging
Prototype bring-up, board-level debugging, JTAG/SWD, hardware/firmware integration, root-cause analysis, failure analysis and systematic troubleshooting of complex electronic systems.
• Design Recovery & Redesign
Recovery of unstable, incomplete or problematic hardware designs. Architecture and schematic review, debugging, component replacement, obsolescence management, redesign and product stabilization.
• EMC / Reliability / Production
EMC-aware design, EMC troubleshooting, pre-compliance debugging, corrective redesign, DFM/DFT, production test strategy and preparation for manufacturing.
TYPICAL ENGAGEMENTS
New embedded platform architecture • Complex MCU/MPU/SoC hardware • High-speed digital and mixed-signal design • Camera and imaging electronics • Industrial electronics • IoT devices • Prototype bring-up • HW/FW integration • Difficult hardware debugging • Design recovery • EMC troubleshooting • Architecture/design reviews • Product redesign and modernization • Critical project recovery
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since1994
Languages
GermanBasic knowledgeEnglishFluentPolishNative speaker
Project history
Hardware architecture and system integration for MPU/SoC-based AI camera and advanced radio platforms. Schematic and PCB design reviews for hardware developed by international engineering and vendor teams. Definition of bring-up, validation, and verification strategies for new embedded platforms. On-site hardware debugging, integration, and technical issue resolution with engineering teams in Asia. Cross-functional technical alignment across firmware, RF, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing teams.
Hardware architecture and schematic design for MCU/MPU-based industrial embedded platforms. Hardware development of connected IoT platforms integrating LTE-M, NB-IoT, BLE, Wi-Fi, and Sub-GHz systems. Multilayer HDI PCB design with signal integrity, grounding, and EMC-aware layout strategies. Mixed-signal front-end, sensing, battery, power management, and control electronics development. Led hardware bring-up and root cause analysis across electronics, firmware, RF, and mechanical systems. EMC pre-compliance, lab collaboration, EMS ramp-up, and Python validation tooling. Production-ready industrial embedded devices deployed across European and global markets.
End-to-end ownership of industrial embedded platforms from architecture through validation and production. Hardware architecture and multilayer PCB design for MCU-based control and industrial systems. Mixed-signal, sensing, power, and control electronics development for industrial equipment. DFM/DFT implementation, production readiness validation, and overseas EMS coordination. Field failure analysis, root cause investigation, and reliability improvement of deployed systems. Tens of thousands of electronic boards manufactured and deployed globally.