Associate Embedded Hardware Engineer

ROLE OVERVIEW

As an Associate Embedded Hardware Engineer, you will support the design, development, testing, and integration of embedded electronic hardware for AnduraX's reusable re-entry vehicle. Working alongside senior Electrical & Avionics and Embedded Systems engineers, you will contribute to the development of flight electronics, custom PCBs, sensor interfaces, power distribution systems, communication hardware, and onboard avionics.

This role is ideal for enthusiastic engineers who enjoy electronics design, embedded hardware development, PCB design, debugging, and hands-on laboratory work. You will gain practical experience throughout the complete hardware development lifecycle, from schematic design and PCB bring-up to environmental testing, vehicle integration, and flight campaigns.

This role combines electronic hardware development with laboratory testing, PCB assembly, system integration, and outdoor flight-test support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Embedded Hardware Development

• Assist in the design and development of embedded electronic hardware for flight systems.

• Support schematic capture and PCB layout activities.

• Assist in selecting electronic components for aerospace applications.

• Develop interface circuits for sensors, actuators, and communication modules.

• Support hardware documentation, design reviews, and engineering change requests.

• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and component libraries.

2. PCB Design & Bring-Up

• Assist in the design of multi-layer PCBs.

• Support PCB fabrication and assembly activities.

• Perform PCB bring-up and initial functional testing.

• Debug hardware issues using laboratory test equipment.

• Validate power rails, clock circuits, communication buses, and peripheral interfaces.

• Assist in board-level troubleshooting and design improvements.

3. Sensor & Peripheral Integration

• Interface with IMUs, GNSS receivers, barometers, magnetometers, temperature sensors, radios, and payload electronics.

• Support integration of communication modules and telemetry systems.

• Assist in wiring harness fabrication and connector assembly.

• Support testing of embedded peripherals and subsystem interfaces.

• Assist in calibration and validation of electronic sensors.

4. Hardware Testing & Validation

• Assist in functional, environmental, and qualification testing.

• Support vibration, thermal, and EMI/EMC testing activities.

• Develop test procedures and maintain laboratory records.

• Collect and document test data.

• Investigate hardware failures and assist with root cause analysis.

• Support hardware verification before flight operations.

5. Flight Operations Support

• Support avionics integration into the flight vehicle.

• Assist in pre-flight electrical system checkouts.

• Support launch campaigns and recovery operations.

• Help inspect avionics hardware following flight tests.

• Participate in refurbishment and hardware upgrades between missions.

6. 6. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Electrical & Avionics, Embedded Systems, Flight Software, GNC, Systems Engineering, Mechanical, and Test teams.

• Learn from senior engineers through hands-on development work.

• Support multidisciplinary engineering activities wherever required.

• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.

• Continuously improve technical knowledge and engineering skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.Tech/B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 0–2 years of relevant industry, internship, research, or hands-on engineering experience. Exceptional fresh graduates with strong project portfolios are encouraged to apply.

• Strong understanding of Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Microcontrollers, Embedded Hardware Fundamentals, Electronic Components, Power Electronics, Communication Interfaces, PCB Design Principles.

• Basic understanding of embedded systems and microcontroller architectures.

• Familiarity with electronic laboratory equipment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

• Eagerness to learn and work in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS

1. Experience with:

• Robotics, Formula Student, CanSat, Rocketry, UAV, CubeSat, or similar engineering projects.

• PCB design projects.

• Embedded electronics development.

• Soldering and PCB assembly.

• Prototype development.

• Electronic debugging.

• Sensor integration.

• Engineering documentation.

2. Proficiency in:

• Altium Designer

• KiCad

• STM32CubeIDE

• LTspice

• MATLAB

• Python

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Office

3. Familiarity with:

• STM32 Microcontrollers

• ARM Cortex-M Architecture

• UART, SPI, I²C, CAN

• Oscilloscopes

• Logic Analyzers

• Multimeters

• Power Supplies

• J-Link / ST-Link Debuggers

• IPC PCB Standards

• Aerospace electronics fundamentals

4. Prior experience with Indian or international aerospace programs (ISRO, DRDO, private space tech firms, startups) will be considered an added advantage.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment where responsibilities evolve with program needs.

• Comfortable working across multiple engineering disciplines and contributing beyond a narrowly defined role.

• Willingness to travel for flight tests, supplier visits, customer meetings, government reviews, conferences, and technical demonstrations as required.

• Ability to work outdoors during integration campaigns, launch operations, and recovery activities under varying weather conditions.

• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and working for extended periods during hardware integration and testing activities.

• Ability to safely lift and carry engineering equipment and hardware weighing up to 20 kg, with appropriate assistance when required.

• Willingness to occasionally work outside regular business hours during integration campaigns, flight tests, critical milestones, or mission operations.

• Strong commitment to documentation, configuration control, schedule discipline, and maintaining high-quality program records.

• Ability to obtain and maintain any security clearances or background verifications required for defence, strategic, or government-sponsored projects (subject to applicable regulations).

• Demonstrate a strong safety-first mindset and adherence to laboratory, workshop, propulsion, and flight-test safety procedures.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Self-driven, proactive, and capable of independently driving complex technical programs from concept through demonstration.

• Close attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Passion for aerospace, space exploration, reusable launch systems, and advanced flight technologies, with a willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new challenges.