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Principal Electrical & Electronics Engineer – Robotics

About the Role

Octobotics Tech is seeking a Principal Electrical & Electronics Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of high-reliability electronic systems for next-generation robotic platforms. This is a core engineering leadership position for professionals with strong multidisciplinary experience in power electronics, embedded systems, EMI/EMC compliance, and safety-critical design, ideally within marine, industrial, or hazardous environments.

Key Responsibilities

·       System Architecture & Leadership

·       Architect and supervise electrical and electronic systems for autonomous and remotely operated robotic platforms, ensuring reliability under challenging industrial conditions.

·       Lead end-to-end product development — from design, prototyping, and integration to validation and deployment.

·       Develop modular, scalable architectures enabling payload integration, sensor fusion, and AI-based control.

·       Collaborate with firmware, AI/ML, and mechanical teams to achieve seamless system-level integration.

·       Power & Safety Systems

·       Design robust, stable, and redundant power supply architectures for FPGA-based controllers, sensors, and high-value electronics.

·       Engineer surge-protected, isolated, and fail-safe electrical systems compliant with MIL-STD, ISO, and IEC safety standards.

·       Implement redundancy, grounding, and safety strategies for operations in Oil & Gas, Offshore, and Hazardous Zones.

·       Compliance & Validation

·       Ensure adherence to EMI/EMC, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and industrial safety standards.

·       Conduct design simulations, PCB design reviews, and validation testing using tools such as KiCAD, OrCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, and LabVIEW.

·       Lead certification, quality, and documentation processes for mission-critical subsystems.

·       Innovation & Mentorship

·       Apply AI-enhanced signal processing, fuzzy control, and advanced filtering methods to embedded hardware.

·       Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians to foster a knowledge-driven, hands-on culture.

·       Contribute to R&D strategy, product roadmaps, and technical proposals supporting innovation and fundraising.

Required Technical Skills

·       Hardware & PCB Design: KiCAD, OrCAD, EAGLE; 2–6 layer mixed-signal and power boards.

·       Embedded Systems: ARM Cortex A/M, STM32, ESP32, Nordic NRF52, NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi.

·       Programming: Embedded C, Python, MATLAB, PyQt, C/C++.

·       Simulation & Control: MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW; PID, fuzzy logic, and ML-based control.

·       Compliance Expertise: EMI/EMC, MIL-STD, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and industrial safety standards.

·       Hands-On Skills: Soldering, circuit debugging, power testing, and system integration.

Qualifications

·       Education: B.Tech/M.S. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (NIT/IIT preferred).

·       Experience: Minimum 5+ years in electronics system design, hardware-firmware integration, or robotics/industrial systems.

·       Preferred Background: Experience in R&D leadership, system compliance, and end-to-end hardware development.

Compensation & Growth

CTC: Competitive and flexible for exceptional candidates (aligned with ₹12–20 LPA range).

Engagement: Full-time, 5.5-day work week with fast-paced project timelines.

Rewards: Accelerated growth opportunities in a deep-tech robotics environment driving innovation in inspection and NDT automation.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

 Create and develop PCB layouts based on electronic schematics with proper

component placement and routing to have minimal EMI.

 Ensuring the design meets all electrical and mechanical requirements, including size

constraints, signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal considerations.

 Expertise in PCB and component Footprint (3D model) and Symbol creation also

monitor, review and drive the library deliverables.

 Individual Contributor and take Ownership for library, multi-layer (4 to 6 layers) PCB

Layout, BOM generation till Gerber release and pick & place data for production.

 He/She will be responsible for maintaining the 3D model of the designed PCB.

 He/She will be handling the queries related to gerber from PCB manufacturers.

 Need to be involved in CFT (mechanical, electrical & firmware) for design reviews.

 The designer must have hands on experience of Altium, Orcad, AutoCAD like CAD

softwares.

 Ensure that PCB designs comply with industry standards, regulations, and

certifications (e.g., IPC standards, RoHS, UL).

 Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in PCB design technologies, tools, and

methodologies to stay competitive and drive innovation.

 Understand and work with design files in various formats like Gerber, DXF, step, and

ODB++

 Conduct design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rule checks (ERC) to ensure the

PCB design complies with industry standards and design guidelines.

Qualifications:

 Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related

field.

 Proficiency in PCB design software and tools.

 Strong understanding of electronics, electrical engineering principles, and PCB

manufacturing processes.

 Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to PCB design and

manufacturing.

 Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

 Effective communication and teamwork skills.

 Experience with PCB layout in various applications, such as consumer electronics,

automotive, aerospace, or medical devices, is a plus.

 Work experience of 4+ years in design and development of PCBs for power electronics

and embedded applications.

Relevant Experience: 2-5 years

The position is responsible to carry out product design, tests and other related activities as allocated. Working as a member within the current hardware engineering team, who collectively execute all the necessary activities to design, improve and optimize customer projects and production - especially the reliability and robustness aspects.

Requirements:

1. Graduate in Electronic Engineering or equivalent Minimum 3-5 years working experience in a similar industry Self-driven individual with hands-on skills.
2. Experience of Embedded Electronic Digital, Analog, Power electronic design.
3. Familiarity with ECAD tools for schematic capture, simulation, component selection, PCB design.
4. Experience of design for EMI/EMC.
5. Create manufacturing deliverables for prototypes and production.
6. Application of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) techniques.
7. Experience of debugging and fault finding in new and existing designs.
8. Experience of failure analysis and design review.
9. Experience with tools like Cadence or ORCad.
10. Creation of RFQ package for EMS provider and qualification of offers.
11. Experience of project/task planning.
12. Knowledge of project management tools.
13. Well versed with usage of test equipment like Multimeter, Oscilloscope and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
14. Familiarity with EMI, EMC, Environmental, Mechanical standards and type tests.

• Circuit Design (Schematic Entry), Digital, Analog & Power.
• High-speed PCB Layout Design, up to 8-Layer, routing high current tracks (up to 30A)
• Experience on “Altium Designer” will be added advantage.
• Experience with ARM processors & AVR Controllers will be preferred.
• Preparing Design and test procedure documentation.
• System integration and Testing.
• Hardware Troubleshooting.
• Awareness of PCB Fabrication & assembly Processes.
• Awareness for component procurement, finding substitutes.
• Design transfer to production by defining production processes.
• Assist production for optimizing operations components sourcing, troubleshooting.
• Interact with PCB Design team.
• Interact with hardware team/consultants in India, USA
• Should have leadership qualities for handling a team.
• Communication with Component manufacturers/vendors for part choices & design support.
• Preparing documentation for design, for design transfer to production, for submittal to various labs for certifications
• B.E (Electronics and communication, Instrumentation and Electronics, E.E.E)