We are looking for an analytical, results-driven Senior Hardware and Firmware Engineer who can create complex PCB layout while using the least space possible. The designs should allow for easy development and debugging for the firmware engineers while keeping customer requirements, cost constraints and space constraints in mind. Hardware debugging knowledge and soldering skills are essential for this role.

You would also be required to have a keen eye for developing firmware with a low memory footprint and low power consumption while being robust and resistant to errors. You are expected to achieve these goals using your in-depth understanding of the programming language, compilers, microcontroller architectures and debugging tools. You are expected to keep a look out for upcoming advancements in the industry which will help optimize the product.

Main Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

Would be asked to write efficient, modular and robust firmware which will interface with multiple components like MEMS sensors, battery chargers, secondary microcontrollers etc.
Writing clean, readable, and modular code
Would be deeply involved in the schematic design for a product which includes cost-benefit
analysis of components, component evaluation by designing a proof of concept, suggestions
in how the components should be connected etc.
Collaborate with software engineers who would develop companion applications to the
product
Creating cost and space optimized layouts for 2/4-layer PCBs
Collaborating with firmware engineers and supply chain personnel on deciding the
components to be used on a PCB.
Collaborate with firmware engineers in designing PCB schematics
Debugging faulty PCBs using on a hardware level and collaborate with firmware engineers to debug on a firmware level.
Understanding the manufacturing rules of PCB manufacturers and PCB assembly houses.

Key Requirements

MSc or PhD in ECE, EEE, EIE or in related fields preferred with a strong technical knowledge and 3-4+ years of experience in designing PCB layouts and developing firmware.
Ability to transform research articles into the working solutions to solve real-world problems.
Should have a strong foundation in analog and digital electronics
Should have designed 4-layer PCBs which has been manufactured
Familiar with using KiCAD or Altium Designer
Familiar with using components like MOSFETs, diodes, voltage regulators etc.
Experience in designing PCBs involving BGA fanouts
Proficient in using soldering equipment like soldering irons and hot air gun.
Should have worked with an ARM Cortex M series device like STM32, nRF52 etc
Familiar with basic data structures like linked lists, queues, trees etc.
Should be able to compile and link source code with static libraries without using an IDE
Basic knowledge of microcontrollers peripherals like UART, I2C, SPI, ADC etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effectively communicating with the
team and ability to presenting information to varied technical and non-technical audience.
Must be able to produce solutions independently in an organized manner and be able to
work in a team when required.

Preferred Skills (Not Mandatory)

Experience in antenna design
Worked with communications protocols like BLE/WiFi
Worked with equipment like logic analyzers, oscilloscopes etc
Experience in handling 3D printers
Familiar with Python
Worked with equipment like logic analyzers, oscilloscopes etc.
Worked on microcontrollers from Dialog Semiconductors, Nordic Semiconductors,
STMicroelectronics, Espressif etc.
Worked on projects involving DSP, AI/ML

Job Brief

Main Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

Would be asked to write efficient, modular and robust firmware which will interface with multiple components like MEMS sensors, battery chargers, secondary microcontrollers etc.
Writing clean, readable, and modular code
Would be deeply involved in the schematic design for a product which includes cost-benefit
analysis of components, component evaluation by designing a proof of concept, suggestions
in how the components should be connected etc.
Collaborate with software engineers who would develop companion applications to the
product
Creating cost and space optimized layouts for 2/4-layer PCBs
Collaborating with firmware engineers and supply chain personnel on deciding the
components to be used on a PCB.
Collaborate with firmware engineers in designing PCB schematics
Debugging faulty PCBs using on a hardware level and collaborate with firmware engineers to debug on a firmware level.
Understanding the manufacturing rules of PCB manufacturers and PCB assembly houses.

Key Requirements

MSc or PhD in ECE, EEE, EIE or in related fields preferred with a strong technical knowledge and 3-4+ years of experience in designing PCB layouts and developing firmware.
Ability to transform research articles into the working solutions to solve real-world problems.
Should have a strong foundation in analog and digital electronics
Should have designed 4-layer PCBs which has been manufactured
Familiar with using KiCAD or Altium Designer
Familiar with using components like MOSFETs, diodes, voltage regulators etc.
Experience in designing PCBs involving BGA fanouts
Proficient in using soldering equipment like soldering irons and hot air gun.
Should have worked with an ARM Cortex M series device like STM32, nRF52 etc
Familiar with basic data structures like linked lists, queues, trees etc.
Should be able to compile and link source code with static libraries without using an IDE
Basic knowledge of microcontrollers peripherals like UART, I2C, SPI, ADC etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effectively communicating with the
team and ability to presenting information to varied technical and non-technical audience.
Must be able to produce solutions independently in an organized manner and be able to
work in a team when required.

Preferred Skills (Not Mandatory)

Experience in antenna design
Worked with communications protocols like BLE/WiFi
Worked with equipment like logic analyzers, oscilloscopes etc
Experience in handling 3D printers
Familiar with Python
Worked with equipment like logic analyzers, oscilloscopes etc.
Worked on microcontrollers from Dialog Semiconductors, Nordic Semiconductors,
STMicroelectronics, Espressif etc.
Worked on projects involving DSP, AI/ML

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