Embedded Hardware Engineer | RF, Wireless & Low-Power Systems
Location:
Hyderabad
Experience:
4–6 years
Job Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled Hardware Engineer with deep expertise in
low-power electronics
,
RF design
, and
embedded hardware systems
. This role involves end-to-end hardware development—from schematic and PCB design to prototyping, testing, and production—while working closely with firmware engineers to build optimized, high-performance wireless devices.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop
low-power, battery-operated embedded hardware systems
Lead
RF and antenna design
for wireless systems including:
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Wi-Fi
Other RF protocols (as applicable)
Design
multi-layer PCBs (minimum 4 layers)
with focus on:
Controlled impedance routing
RF layout best practices
Signal integrity and noise minimization
Antenna matching and tuning
Create and maintain:
Schematics
PCB layouts
Bill of Materials (BOM)
with cost and availability optimization
Rapidly prototype hardware systems integrating:
Accelerometers
Gyroscopes
Microphones
Cameras
NOR Flash and other memory
Additional sensors and peripherals
Perform
hardware bring-up, validation, and debugging
Collaborate closely with firmware engineers to:
Optimize
power consumption
Ensure reliable
sensor interfacing and data acquisition
Improve
wireless performance (range, throughput, stability)
Test and validate
hardware and firmware performance
, including:
Power profiling
RF performance (range, packet loss, throughput)
Signal integrity
Generate
detailed test reports
with actionable insights
Develop and maintain
mechanical test jigs and fixtures
for:
Device validation
Repeatable testing
Data collection setups
Coordinate with
EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) partners in China
for:
Prototype builds
DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback
Production scaling and issue resolution
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong experience in
low-power hardware design for battery-operated devices
Proven expertise in
RF and antenna design
, including:
Antenna selection, matching, and tuning
RF measurement tools (VNA, spectrum analyzer, etc.)
Hands-on experience with
4+ layer PCB design tools
(e.g., Altium, KiCad, OrCAD)
Deep understanding of:
Controlled impedance and stack-up design
EMI/EMC considerations
Signal and power integrity
Experience in
BOM management
with cost and supply-chain awareness
Strong experience in
schematic design and hardware architecture
Experience with
sensor integration
and mixed-signal systems
Practical experience in
hardware debugging and validation
Ability to interpret and collaborate on
firmware-hardware interfaces
(SPI, I2C, UART, etc.)
Familiarity with
DFM/DFA best practices
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on
BLE/Wi-Fi-based embedded products
Familiarity with
Nordic Semiconductor (nRF) platforms
or similar SoCs
Knowledge of
power optimization techniques
at both hardware and system levels
Basic understanding of
firmware workflows
and constraints
Experience with
mechanical design concepts
(for test fixtures or enclosures)
Exposure to
camera interfaces (e.g., MIPI CSI)
and audio front-end design
Experience with
compliance testing (CE, FCC, etc.)
Experience in wearable or compact IoT device design
Experience in
mass production and scaling hardware
Soft Skills
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills (especially with firmware teams)
Detail-oriented with a focus on
design robustness and reliability
Strong problem-solving and debugging mindset
Effective communication and documentation skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with firmware engineers to co-design
power-efficient systems
Ensure hardware supports
high-frequency data acquisition and streaming
Align on
RF performance tuning and BLE/Wi-Fi optimization
Enable efficient
sensor data pipelines and storage systems
Collaborate with
Motion Algorithm Engineers
to:
Optimize algorithms for embedded deployment
Ensure real-time performance and efficiency
Jointly debug system-level issues across hardware and firmware
Key Priority Requirements
Expertise in Low power electronics and battery powered devices
Expertise in Antenna / RF Design for BLE, WiFi and other wireless systems
Expertise in PCB design for 4 layers or more
Expertise in rapid prototype development
