Job description
Senior Hardware Design Engineer Overview The Senior Hardware Engineer will provide high-level technical contribution in designing, testing, and validating specialized equipment, focusing on embedded systems, circuit design, and multi-layer PCBs, ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards. Power Electronics experience is a MUST.
Key Responsibilities
● Design, develop, simulate, and optimize power electronic circuits including: ○ Inverters ○ DC-DC Converters ○ AC-DC Converters ○ Battery Chargers ○ AC Power Supplies ○ DC Power Supplies ● Utilize simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, and other relevant platforms for circuit analysis, design verification, and performance optimization.
● Build hardware prototypes and perform hands-on testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and fault diagnosis activities. ● Collaborate with PCB layout engineers or directly support PCB layout activities with focus on: ○ High-current and high-voltage routing ○ Thermal management ○ Parasitic minimization ○ Design optimization for manufacturability and reliability ● Select suitable power electronic and analog components considering electrical, thermal, reliability, and application-specific requirements.
● Conduct thermal analysis, qualification testing, screening tests, and EMI/EMC evaluations. ● Participate in Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR) conducted by customers and internal stakeholders. ● Support product development activities throughout the complete product lifecycle. ● Ensure designs comply with applicable military standards, safety requirements, and engineering best practices.
● Prepare and maintain technical documentation including: ○ Technical Specifications ○ Hardware Design Documents ○ Working Principle Documents ○ Schematics ○ Bill of Materials (BOMs) ○ Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) ○ Acceptance Test Reports (ATR) ○ Qualification Test Procedures (QTP) ○ Reliability Calculations ○ Derating Analysis ○ FMECA Analysis ○ Design Reports Qualifications ● Bachelor's or Master's Degree in: ○ Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) ○ Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) ○ Instrumentation Engineering ○ Telecommunication Engineering ○ Power Electronics Engineering ○ Other relevant disciplines Experience ● 3+ years of hands-on experience in Power Electronics Design and Development.
● Strong experience in Analog Circuit Design and Power Supply Design. ● Candidates should have successfully completed and delivered at least 4–5 Power Electronics projects. ● Experience in Aerospace or Defence Power Supply Design will be considered an added advantage but is not mandatory.
Requirements
○ Power Converter Topologies ○ Analog Circuit Design ○ Digital Circuit Design ○ Control Theory ○ Control Loop Design ○ Power Electronics Component Selection ● Proficiency in simulation and modeling tools including: ○ MATLAB/Simulink ○ PLECS ○ LTspice ● Experience in hardware debugging, validation, and prototype testing.
● Knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance requirements and mitigation techniques. ● Knowledge of military standards including: ○ MIL-STD-461E ○ MIL-STD-810G ○ MIL-STD-704 ○ MIL-STD-2164 ○ MIL-STD-1629 ○ MIL-STD-217G Hardware Skills ● Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as: ○ Oscilloscopes ○ Digital Multimeters (DMM) ○ AC/DC Power Sources ○ Electronic Loads ○ Logic Analyzers ○ Spectrum Analyzers ○ Power Analyzers ○ Other relevant test and measurement instruments Documentation Skills ● Experience preparing and reviewing: ○ ATP ○ ATR ○ QTP ○ Reliability Reports ○ Derating Analysis ○ FMECA Analysis ○ Screening Test Documents ○ Technical Specifications ○ Hardware Design Documents ○ Design Reports ○ Schematics ○ BOMs Soft Skills ● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Excellent technical documentation and reporting abilities. ● Effective communication and collaboration skills. ● Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams. ● Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capabilities.
Benefits
₹45,000 – ₹50,000 per month (Based on experience, technical expertise, and interview performance). Employee Benefits ● Group Health Insurance coverage. ● Gratuity benefits as per company policy and applicable statutory regulations. ● Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) as per company policy. ● Travel Allowance for official business travel.
● Company Vehicle Support for office-related travel and official assignments. ● Opportunity to work on specialized engineering projects involving advanced power electronics and high-reliability systems.