Avionics Hardware Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Avionics System Architecture: Define and evolve the complete avionics architecture for our dual-motor thrust-vectored tailsitter
• Power Electronics Design: Design robust power management and distribution systems including DC-DC converters, battery management, motor controllers, and protection circuits
• RF & Communication Systems: Develop RF subsystems for telemetry, command & control, and positioning. Ensure reliable long-range communication in complex RF environments while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards
• EMI/EMC Compliant PCB Design: Create production-ready PCBs with rigorous EMI/EMC design practices including proper grounding, shielding, trace routing, and component placement
• Manufacturing & Vendor Management: Lead hardware productization from prototype to high-volume manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with firmware, flight controls, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration. Drive technical decisions across teams, mentor junior engineers, and establish hardware development processes and best practices

Must-Have

• 5+ years in hardware/avionics engineering with a proven track record in complex embedded systems, preferably in aerospace, robotics, automotive, or high-reliability applications. Demonstrated experience scaling custom hardware from prototype to volume production (1000+ units)
• PCB Design & Development: Expert-level proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout using tools like Altium Designer, KiCAD, or Cadence Allegro. Strong understanding of high-speed digital design, mixed-signal layouts, multi-layer stackup design, and design for manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Power Electronics Expertise: Hands-on experience designing switch-mode power supplies, linear regulators, battery management systems, and motor control circuits Understanding of magnetics design, thermal management, and efficiency optimization Proficiency with power simulation tools (LTspice, PLECS, or similar)
• Hands-on experience designing switch-mode power supplies, linear regulators, battery management systems, and motor control circuits
• Understanding of magnetics design, thermal management, and efficiency optimization
• Proficiency with power simulation tools (LTspice, PLECS, or similar)
• Embedded Systems & Integration: Experience interfacing with microcontrollers and embedded Linux systems via I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, and Ethernet Knowledge of sensor integration (IMUs, GPS, barometers, cameras) and actuation systems Familiarity with embedded firmware development for hardware bring-up and validation
• Experience interfacing with microcontrollers and embedded Linux systems via I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, and Ethernet
• Knowledge of sensor integration (IMUs, GPS, barometers, cameras) and actuation systems
• Familiarity with embedded firmware development for hardware bring-up and validation
• EMI/EMC & Compliance: Practical knowledge of EMI/EMC design principles and testing methodologies Experience with relevant standards: MIL-STD-461, IEC 61000 series, FCC Part 15, DO-160 Understanding of shielding, filtering, grounding, and RF containment techniques
• Practical knowledge of EMI/EMC design principles and testing methodologies
• Experience with relevant standards: MIL-STD-461, IEC 61000 series, FCC Part 15, DO-160
• Understanding of shielding, filtering, grounding, and RF containment techniques
• RF Systems (Basic to Intermediate): Experience with RF communication systems (LoRa, LTE, 2.4/5.8 GHz ISM bands, GPS/GNSS) Understanding of antenna theory, impedance matching, and S-parameters Proficiency with RF measurement equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator)
• Experience with RF communication systems (LoRa, LTE, 2.4/5.8 GHz ISM bands, GPS/GNSS)
• Understanding of antenna theory, impedance matching, and S-parameters
• Proficiency with RF measurement equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator)
• Manufacturing & Production: Proven experience managing EMS vendors and contract manufacturers Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication processes, assembly techniques (SMT, through-hole, conformal coating), and quality control Experience with design for test (DFT), bring-up procedures, and production test automation Understanding of supply chain management, component sourcing, and cost optimization
• Proven experience managing EMS vendors and contract manufacturers
• Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication processes, assembly techniques (SMT, through-hole, conformal coating), and quality control
• Experience with design for test (DFT), bring-up procedures, and production test automation
• Understanding of supply chain management, component sourcing, and cost optimization
• Engineering Fundamentals: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on debugging expertise Proficiency with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power analyzers, thermal cameras Mastery of Git workflows for hardware version control and collaborative development Excellent documentation skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts across teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on debugging expertise
• Proficiency with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power analyzers, thermal cameras
• Mastery of Git workflows for hardware version control and collaborative development
• Excellent documentation skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts across teams

Good to Have

Work location

• Hoskote, Bangalore (Headquarters)

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered
• Relocation assistance and a daily travel stipend to ease your commute
• Advanced salary credit to support you when you need it
• “A driven, passionate team where you’ll have room to grow and thrive - this is more than just a job, it’s a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up”

Work Schedule:

• In-office role, working alternate Saturdays.

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