Embedded Hardware Design Engineer

CIEL HR; Khordha; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CIEL HR is seeking an experienced engineer to design and develop flight control hardware in Khordha, Odisha. Candidates will be responsible for integrating various critical sensors and ensuring that the hardware meets avionics-grade standards.

The role requires expertise in high-speed digital design and power management, with a focus on maintaining signal integrity. Successful candidates will contribute to all phases, from design to production and testing.

Qualifications

• Experience with MCU/MPU/SoC selection, especially ARM Cortex.
• Proficiency in designing multi-layer PCBs focused on low noise.
• Familiarity with avionics-grade systems and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design flight control hardware including power management.
• Integrate various sensors such as GPS and IMU.
• Perform debugging and signal integrity testing for hardware.

Skills

High-speed digital design

Signal integrity analysis

Power management

Hardware debugging

EMI/EMC compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

PCB design software

Simulation tools for signal integrity

Job description

1. Architect and design Flight control hardware including MCU/MPU/SoC selection (ARM CortexM/A, MPU+FPGA where required), Power management, sensor interfaces, and safety circuitry
2. Design schematics and multi-layer PCBs optimized for high‑speed operation, low noise and signal integrity
3. Integrate flight‑critical sensors IMU, magnetometer, barometer, GPS, airspeed sensors
4. Implement redundancy, watchdogs, fail‑safe, and health monitoring circuits
5. Design payload control and processing boards for cameras, RF modules, EW payloads or custom mission sensors
6. Support high‑bandwidth data interfaces MIPI CSI/DSI, Ethernet, USB, CAN, LVDS, UART
7. Develop interface boards for gimbals, actuators, and high‑speed data links
8. Optimize payload electronics for size, weight, power (SWaP) constraints
9. Design efficient power architecture: DC‑DC converters, LDOs, EMI filters, battery interfaces
10. Perform high‑speed digital design: DDR, Ethernet PHYs, high‑speed serial links
11. EMI/EMC compliance and noise robustness for avionics‑grade systems
12. Bring‑up and debug new hardware boards
13. Perform signal integrity and power integrity analysis, thermal, vibration, and environmental testing
14. Support HIL/SIL testing and flight trials
15. Root‑cause and resolve hardware failures from lab to field
16. Generate production‑ready documentation: schematics, PCB layouts, Gerbers, BoM, test procedures
17. Support DFM/DFA reviews with manufacturing partners
18. Assist in production testing, yield improvement, and field issue resolution