Embedded Hardware Engineer

Simdaas; Kanpur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge field robotics systems

Collaborative multidisciplinary teams

Startup culture that values initiative

Job summary

A robotics startup is seeking an Embedded Hardware Engineer in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The role involves full ownership over the hardware product cycle, including design, prototyping, and production. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience in hardware design and be proficient with PCB design tools. Join a dynamic team focused on developing autonomous systems for agriculture and industry, valued for initiative and tangible outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in embedded hardware design.
• Proven experience managing projects through prototype to production phases.
• Strong understanding of signal integrity, power design, EMI/EMC, and hardware reliability practices.
• Experience with MCUs (Teensy, STM32, Arduino, ESP32) and interfaces (UART, RS485, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, USB).
• Familiar with embedded firmware debugging tools — logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and serial monitors.
• Proven experience managing projects through prototype → pilot → production phases.

Responsibilities

• Design schematics and PCBs for sensor, power, and communication systems.
• Develop quick prototypes using off-the-shelf boards.
• Create detailed hardware documentation, BoMs, and test procedures.

Skills

Embedded hardware design

PCB design (Altium Designer / KiCad / Eagle)

Signal integrity

Power design

EMI/EMC practices

Embedded firmware debugging tools

Project management

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Eagle

Job description

Position: Embedded Hardware Engineer
Location: IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Experience: 2–3 years (must have taken products to market)
Type: Full‑time / On‑site
CTC: Competitive, based on experience and capability

About SimDaaS Autonomy

SimDaaS Autonomy is an IIT Kanpur–incubated robotics startup developing autonomous systems for agriculture and industrial applications. Our work blends real‑time perception, embedded computing, and precision control to build robust autonomous sprayer systems and related technologies.
We are a small, highly driven team building real products — from prototype to production — deployed on the ground.

Role Overview

We’re seeking an Embedded Hardware Engineer who can own the complete hardware development cycle — from concept and design to field deployment and production.
The ideal candidate has already shipped products and understands the full journey of converting a circuit into a reliable, manufacturable unit.
You will work closely with our embedded software and firmware engineers to ensure smooth hardware–software co‑development, align on interface decisions, and provide technical visibility for stakeholder planning and timeline decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Design & Development

• Design schematics and PCBs for sensor, power, and communication systems used in autonomous machinery.
• Select and qualify components suited for field‑grade reliability and industrial robustness.
• Manage hardware bring‑up, debugging, and iterative improvements.
• Coordinate closely with firmware and software engineers to ensure interface compatibility, timing accuracy, and efficient data flow.
• Participate in design reviews to align firmware‑hardware roadmaps and resolve integration bottlenecks.
• Support management and stakeholders with hardware timelines, risk assessments, and production schedules.

Prototyping & Validation

• Develop quick prototypes using off‑the‑shelf boards for proof‑of‑concept testing.
• Validate performance in both lab and field conditions — heat, vibration, and spray environments.
• Gather feedback from field tests and translate it into hardware revisions.

Production Readiness

• Create detailed hardware documentation, BoMs, wiring harness diagrams, and test procedures.
• Coordinate with PCB fabricators and vendors for small‑scale production and QA testing.
• Maintain version control of hardware revisions and test logs.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years of hands‑on experience in embedded hardware design (preferably for commercial/industrial products).
• Expertise in PCB design (Altium Designer / KiCad / Eagle) and embedded circuit development.
• Strong understanding of signal integrity, power design, EMI/EMC, and hardware reliability practices.
• Experience with MCUs (Teensy, STM32, Arduino, ESP32) and communication interfaces (UART, RS485, SPI, I²C, CAN, Ethernet, USB).
• Familiar with embedded firmware debugging tools — logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and serial monitors.
• Proven experience managing projects through prototype → pilot → production phases.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with agricultural or industrial automation systems.
• Knowledge of wireless communication modules (LTE, LoRa, WiFi, Bluetooth).
• Understanding of edge compute hardware like Raspberry Pi / Jetson.
• Prior exposure to designing for manufacturability and vendor management.

What You’ll Get

• Ownership over the complete hardware product cycle.
• Work on cutting‑edge field robotics systems with real‑world deployment.
• Collaborate directly with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, software, and autonomy).
• A startup culture that values initiative, learning, and tangible outcomes.