Embedded Firmware Manager (STM32, ARM)

IoTechWorld Avigation Pvt Ltd; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

IoTechWorld Avigation Pvt Ltd seeks a Manager Electronics & Embedded Systems to own the electronics and embedded technology architecture for UAV platforms — from concept and design through validation and production. The role is to build an independent, in-house electronics capability and reduce dependence on external and partner engineering teams.

The role requires 10–15 years in electronics and embedded systems, including leadership experience and direct UAV flight controller expertise, sensor

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electronics or Electronics & Communication engineering discipline.
• M.E./M.Tech/M.S. in Electronics/Embedded Systems/VLSI with consistent academic record.

Responsibilities

• Define electronics architecture for UAVs, including Flight Controller, Power, BMS, GNSS, IMU, RF and payload interfaces.
• Recruit, build and lead in-house Hardware, PCB, Firmware, RF and Test teams.
• Drive MCU/processor selection, embedded firmware, communication protocols and system integration.
• Review schematics, PCB designs, BOMs and component selection personally.
• Establish design standards for reliability, EMI/EMC and defence/environmental requirements.
• Lead the system integration team for new Drone development.
• Lead prototype development, debugging, validation and production release.
• Build internal electronics IP and reduce dependence on external/partner teams.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective and scalable with manufacturing coordination.
• Manage technical vendors and external development partners.

Skills

STM32 MCU

Firmware in C/C++

UART/SPI/CAN/I2C

Linux for embedded

Drone flight controllers

IMU/sensor stacks

FC I/O & logging

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electronics

M.E./M.Tech/M.S. in Electronics/Embedded Systems/VLSI

Job description

Position

Position: Manager Electronics & Embedded Systems

Department: Electronics & Embedded Systems

Experience: 10–15 years

Reports To: Director

Preferred Background: UAV/Drone, Aerospace/Avionics, Defence Electronics, Automotive, Robotics

Role Summary

Own the complete electronics and embedded technology architecture for IoTechWorld's UAV platforms — from concept and design through validation and production. The role is responsible for building an independent, in-house electronics capability and reducing dependence on external and partner engineering teams.

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Communication engineering discipline.
• M.E. / M.Tech / M.S. in Electronics / Embedded Systems / VLSI
• Consistent academic record from a recognised institution.

Experience

• 10–15 years of hands-on experience in electronics and embedded systems design and development.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a technical leadership or team-lead role, having led hardware and firmware engineers.
• Demonstrated experience taking electronics products from concept through validation to production.
• Direct experience developing or maintaining UAV flight controllers (STM32H7-class), including firmware, sensor integration and flight-testing.
• Preferred prior experience in UAV/Drone, Aerospace/Avionics, Defence Electronics, Robotics or Industrial Electronics.

Key Responsibilities

• Define electronics architecture for UAVs, including Flight Controller, Power, BMS, GNSS, IMU, RF, sensors and payload interfaces.
• Recruit, build and lead the in-house Hardware, PCB, Firmware, RF and Test teams.
• Drive MCU/processor selection, embedded firmware, communication protocols and system integration.
• Get parts developed by review schematics PCB designs, BOMs and component selection personally.
• Establish design standards for reliability, EMI/EMC and defence/environmental requirements.
• Lead the system integration team for new Drone development.
• Lead prototype development, debugging, validation and production release.
• Build internal electronics IP and reduce dependence on external/partner teams.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective and scalable, working closely with the manufacturing function.
• Manage technical vendors and external development partners.

Technical Skills — Must Have

• Deep hands-on experience with STM32 microcontrollers (STM32H7 / Cortex-M7 class) — architecture, peripherals, low-level programming and debugging.
• Strong firmware development in C and C++ for embedded / real-time flight-controller applications.
• Complete command of communication protocols — UART, SPI, CAN and I²C — including driver development and bus-level debugging.
• Working experience with Linux for embedded systems and companion-computer / payload integration.
• Experience developing or working on drone flight controllers comparable to the IoTech FC: STM32H743-class MCU, triple-IMU redundancy (e.g. ICM-42688 + BMI088), EKF tuning, sensor fusion, temperature calibration and thermal-drift compensation.
• Knowledge of IMU / sensor stacks (ICM-42688, BMI088, ADIS16470-class), gyro/accelerometer noise characterisation and IMU calibration.
• Familiarity with FC I/O and logging architecture — 14x PWM outputs, CAN bus, SD/FRAM logging and payload interfaces.

Technical Skills — Preferred

• RF and communication systems — telemetry links, video transmission, Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and FHSS.
• Camera systems, integration and communication — EO/IR and mapping/LiDAR payloads, camera interfaces and communication.
• Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC) and BLDC motors — control, tuning and integration.
• GNSS / GPS systems and antenna integration — receiver selection, antenna integration and RF placement.
• Experience with the ArduPilot and/or PX4 ecosystems and firmware customisation.

Additional Requirements

Direct drone-industry experience is preferred but not mandatory. UAV-relevant embedded systems depth from adjacent fields is fully acceptable: Aerospace/Avionics and Defence Electronics (reliability, EMI/EMC, environmental qualification); Automotive (BMS, CAN, functional safety, high-volume manufacturability); and Robotics (sensor fusion, GNSS/INS, real-time control). Priority is given to strong technical depth combined with process discipline and the ability to build an in-house capability from the ground up.

Leadership Requirement

• A hands-on technical leader, not only a people manager. Must be capable of reviewing designs personally, solving difficult technical problems, and building a strong, independent in-house electronics capability.