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Job Title: Embedded Firmware Engineer (RF Focus)
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana (On -site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3-5 years
We’re hiring an Embedded Firmware Engineer (3–5 yrs) with strong experience in Sub-GHz RF, LoRa/LoRaWAN, and IoT systems. The role focuses on firmware development, RF communication, and secure telemetry.
About Aaizel Tech
Aaizel Tech is a pioneering tech startup at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, geospatial solutions, and more. We drive innovation by delivering transformative technology solutions across industries. As part of our dynamic team, you'll gain hands-on experience and learn from experts who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Responsibilities
• Develop firmware for STM32 (WL/H/L/F series)
• Design & implement Sub-GHz RF (403/433/868/915 MHz) systems
• Work on LoRa PHY/MAC & LoRaWAN stack (OTAA/ABP, uplink/downlink)
• Perform RF testing & debugging (RSSI, SNR, range testing, SDR/spectrum tools)
• Implement secure communication (AES-128/256, CRC/SHA)
• Develop drivers: UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, DMA
• Work with FreeRTOS (tasks, queues, ISRs, low power)
• Build communication stacks: RS485/Modbus, RS232, MQTT, TCP/IP, UDP
• Implement bootloader & OTA updates
• Debug using SWD/JTAG, logic analyzer, DSO
• Optimize for performance, power, and RF reliability
Requirements
• 3–5 years in embedded firmware + RF systems
• Strong in Embedded C, STM32CubeIDE, HAL/LL
• Hands-on with LoRa/LoRaWAN & Sub-GHz communication
• Understanding of RF fundamentals (link budget, interference, antennas)
• Experience in secure communication (AES)
• Good knowledge of FreeRTOS & industrial protocols (RS485/Modbus)
• Strong debugging skills (firmware + RF)
• Basic hardware/RF PCB understanding
Good to Have
• Experience with ChirpStack / TTN
• Knowledge of FSK/GFSK
• RF certification exposure (CE/FCC/ETSI)
How to Apply
• Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you can contribute to Aaizel Tech’s success.
Job Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives through groundbreaking products and services ? Look no further! Protectol Health is a pioneering pharma-tech company with a holistic approach that spans conventional pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, nutrients, and business safety. Our dedication to the value of "Life matters" is not just a slogan – it's ingrained in every facet of our work culture and offerings.
With dedicated divisions in Pharma, Technology, Nutraceuticals, Nutriments, and Business Safety, we drive impactful research and development activities that redefine industries and touch lives. Our operational footprint extends across the GCC countries and India, allowing us to reach and transform communities on a grand scale.
If you're enthusiastic about creating a positive impact and wish to be a part of an organization that values and prioritizes lives, Protectol Health welcomes you. Join us in our mission to shape a healthier present and future. Your expertise and passion will find a meaningful home here.
Roles and Responsibilities
As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for:
● Leading the firmware development for our product line of safety and medical devices.
● Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded firmware.
● Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define software requirements, specifications, and architectures based on product requirements and industry standards.
● Implementing firmware solutions that comply with ATEX certification, IEC 61508, and Functional Safety (SIL standards) for devices used in hazardous locations.
● Conducting thorough testing and validation of firmware to ensure reliability, accuracy, and compliance with safety standards.
● Optimizing firmware for power efficiency and performance to meet the life of portable and battery-powered devices.
● Implement firmware algorithms for sensor calibration, data processing, and user interface interactions.
● Assisting in hardware-software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless functionality of the devices.
● Collaborating with Quality Assurance and Product Validation teams to ensure the highest quality of firmware deliverables.
● Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
● Keeping abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements in embedded systems for continuous improvement and innovation.
Skills and Qualifications:
● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
● 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development for portable and wireless gas detectors and docking stations.
● Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages for embedded systems.
● Hands-on experience with a complete product development cycle is an add-on.
● Experience with STM32/STM8/ MSP430 or any other low-power microcontrollers for the development of low-powered devices.
● Experience in reading and optimizing analog data in various types of ADCs.
● Understanding of ATEX certification requirements and compliance.
● Understanding and practical experience with Functional Safety standards (SIL2/3 standards) in the development of safety-critical systems is an add-on.
● Experience with coding standards. (eg: Misra-C) Familiarity with System architectures and communication protocols like I2C, UART, SPI, etc. Knowledge of sleep modes and low-power optimization techniques for battery-operated devices.
● Experience in developing and using custom segment LCDs (TN, STN, etc.) used in battery-powered ultra-low power devices.
● Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and bug-tracking systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
● Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
● Advantages for individuals who thrive in a startup setting.
Work Culture
At Protectol Health, we prioritize our diverse and talented team. We offer flexible work arrangements and resources for well-being to support our employees' personal and professional growth. By putting people first, we attract and retain top talent and drive innovation toward our mission of improving health and well-being
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.
Understand requirements and create low-level design using UML
Develop embedded software as per defined software requirements
Software integration & testing
Background & Skills
Education:
B.E/B. Tech/M.Tech/Master (Electronics/Telecommunications/Computers Science)OR equivalent
Experience & Attributes:
2-8 years’ experience in Embedded system software design, development, and testing.
Excellent communication skills, spoken and written English
Must have specialized knowledge :
· Embedded C
· Electronics
· RTOS
· Knowledge of Microcontrollers (RISC, CISC)
· CAN Communication & Protocols like UDS, KWP2000, CANopen and J1939
· MISRA standard - 2000/MISRA 2012
· SDLC, Agile Scrum
· Static analysis & Tools like LDRA or QAC or Vector cast
· Change Management & Tools like JIRA/VSTS
· Version control & Tools like SVN/GIT/Clearcase
· Traceability management & Tools like Reqtify or equivalent
· Design methodologies - like UML
· Software Test Life Cycle
Specialized knowledge – Will be Preferred
· Functional Safety life-cycle & Management - Applies to software design & development
· Safety standards like - IEC-61508, ISO-26262, ISO-25119, ISO-13849
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
· Software requirement specification writing
· Creating design for assigned modules
· Implementing the code for assigned requirements
· Perform unit testing
· Perform peer reviews or inspection of software work products
· Support testing team on defect analysis
· Adhere to Quality processes
FURIOUS FOX is looking for Embedded Developers with strong coding skills in C & C++ as well as experience with Embedded Linux.
Experience : (Minimum 7-10 yrs)
• Experienced in edge processing for connected building / industrial / consumer
appliances / automotive ECU
• Have a good understanding of IoT platforms and architecture
• Deep experience in operating systems eg: Linux, freeRTOS / kernel development/device drivers.
/ sensor drivers
• Have experience with various low-level communication protocols, memory devices, messaging
framework etc.
• Have a deep understanding of design principles, design patterns, container preparations
• Have developed hardware, OS abstraction layers, and sensor handlers services to manage various BSP, os standards
• Have experience with Python edge packages.
• Have a good understanding about IoT databases for edge computing
• Good understanding of connectivity application protocols and connectivity SDK for Wi-Fi and BT / BLE
• Experienced in arm architecture, peripheral devices and hardware board configurations
• Able to set up debuggers, configure build environments, and compilers and optimize code and performance.
Skills / Tools:
• Expert at object-oriented programming
• Modular programming
• C / C++ / JavaScript / Python
• Eclipse framework
• Target deployment techniques
• IoT framework
• Test framework
Highlights :
• Having AI / ML knowledge in applications
• Have worked on wireless protocols
• Ethernet / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / BLE
• Highly exploratory attitude
• willing to venture in and learn new
technologies.
• Have done passionate projects based on self-interest.
● Write Effective Codes In C++, Develop Software For Embedded Systems Based On STM32, NRF
● Support And Improve Existing Software
● Prepare Documentation For The Created Software. Qualifications
● Confident Knowledge Of C++ 17, Object-Oriented Programming, Embedded Software Development
● Proficiency With Microcontrollers Of The STM32 And / Or NRF Series
● Experience With RTOS
● Familiarity With Git, Linux
● Technical English
● Knowledge Of Python As An Advantage
● Any Experience With UAS \ UAV \ Drones is much appreciated
- Hands-on embedded C skills (mandatory)
- Experience with any microcontrollers MCU (mandatory) – Renesas/ Infineon/ Cypress/ ST-Micro /TI / Microchip
- Experience with any of peripherals & communication protocols usage in application development (mandatory) – UART, I2C, SPI, I2S, CAN, USB, ADC, DAC, EEPROM, Flash memory
- Experience with any RTOS – FreeRTOS, Azure RTOS, ThreadX
- Experience with any networking & connectivity modules (preferred & added advantage) – Ethernet, WiFi, BLE, MQTT, COAP
Responsibilities and Duties
The team leader will be leading a team of Hardware engineers, firmware and testing engineers. Being a team leader, you will primarily be responsible for fast and accurate delivery from the team which might even include handholding of team members whenever needed. Embedded team would be responsible for the following:
Hardware Design including
- Circuit design as per design requirements
- Schematic capture in the tool
- CAD layout
- QA/QC/functional testing
- PCB assembling and rework
- Lab inventory management
- Component procurement.
Firmware Design Including
- Firmware Design and architect
- Software Development
- Firmware Testing
- Code management over svn
Other Responsibilities
- The team leader would also be responsible for architecting the system, creating detailed design documents as per requirement and maintaining quality control of all the deliverables.
- The team leader would also be required to create a detailed test plan and list of test cases to be executed and if needed, create proper environment for the same.
- Ownership of the ‘ground up’ design and architecture of embedded software for real time applications.
- Decomposition of designs in to structured modules/functions ready for implementationby yourself and the team.
- Hands on development in C of new ARM based embedded software for a range of products currently under development
- Ensure quality of software using appropriate methods(Code Review, Static Analysis, Unit Test etc.) and application of suitable Coding Standards
- Maintain, update and enhance existing embedded software written in C
- Documentation of software products, development and execution of test plans
- Work closely with other members of the engineering team to assist with the correct choice of processors and supporting hardware
Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- Experience of 8+ years in field of embedded systems designing and developement.
- Familiar with usage of various LAB instruments.
- Strong fundamentals of electronics (Digital and analog) are must.
- Well versed with circuit designing and HW debugging
- Analog and Digital Circuit designing: familiarity with micro-controllers, memories, communication interfaces, op-amps, comparators, relays, inductors and capacitors, Handling EMI and Noise issues associated with circuits.
- Understanding of BLE protocols will be required.
- Understanding of scientific methodologies of experimentation, data-gathering and interpretation and hypothesis.
- Understanding of basic architecture, debugging of sensors.
- Experienced in embedded-C coding, memory allocations.
- Experience with any RTOS designing preferably with FreeRTOS at least with Semaphores, SW Timers, synchronisation and event handlings, task handling and prioritization.
- Understanding of micro-controller architecture, programming and debugging methodologies, interrupt-handling.
- Experience with any of the IDEs and debuggers for ARM architecture.
- Basic understanding of assembly programing of ARM architecture
- Understanding of basic peripherals like UART, CAN, I2C, Timers, Counters, PWMs, ADCs, DAC.
- Experience/knowledge in IoT devices (sensor, gateway, cloud) handling.
- Familiarity with CAD tools for schematics and layout generation.
- Experience on MS-Office.
- Familiarity in understanding and creating various test plans and documents.
General Skills Needed/ Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of components and should be able to suggest the team with right componenet
- Candidate must have a knack to use his/her technical knowledge to give it back to society.
- Candidates passionate to bring a change in society will be preferred with no compromise on pay check.
- Candidates must be open to work with communities to get feedback on product features so that products are best fit for social upliftment.
- Candidates must be open to travel to needy communities and should not hesitate to get his/her hands dirty to bring a change to the communities.
- Candidates must find associated with the cause and mission of the company.
- Open to work in open startup culture and give his/her 100%.
- Analytical reasoning and fact-based brainstorming capabilities will be highly preferred.
- Ready to relocate to Gurugram.
- Occasional field visits.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
- Highly experienced in Embedded C, C++ coding as per MISRA standards
- Experience in firmware programming for 8 bit, 16 bit and 32 bit controllers.
- Knowledgeable in Linker Scripts, Make files & firmware debugging using JTAG or on the UART console.
- Experienced in Communication peripherals like SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, etc.
- Ideation, designing, prototyping, and developing as per product requirements.
- Expertise in system architecture and design for Embedded software systems.
- Develop modular Embedded Code to port into different projects.
- Experience on Real Time Systems and Scheduling mechanisms
- Development experience in "middleware" / “application” / Low layer.
- Experience with developing embedded code for networking technologies like TCP/IP and UDP would be a plus.
- Document state machine diagrams, flow charts to understand the system architecture
- Working closely with Design teams to understand Hardware Implementation.
- Develop Test methods, in some cases automated test cases to test the firmware code and support hardware engineers.
- Use Debuggers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other necessary electrical tools to debug the code for problem-solving.
- Excellent reading skills for complete understanding of technical documents such as Processor Architecture Specifications and MCU hardware manuals, schematics etc.
- Ability to generate ideas in response to complex issues and execute on solutions.
- Python programming is a big plus.
- Works towards developing Stable & Efficient Firmwares for Embedded
- Responsible for developing Firmware which are Stable, Efficient and scalable.
- Responsible to create coherent and scalable architecture designs.
- Responsible for understanding and utilizing best BLE / IOT
- Responsible for understanding various RTOS design principles.
- Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / M.C.A. in Computer Sciences.
- Must Proficient in Embedded C, C++, BLE, Zephyr RTOS, nRF.
- Ready to work from home.
- Should have above 4 years of experience.










