Embedded Systems Architect

VD Intellisys; New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

VD Intellisys Technologies Pvt Ltd in Delhi (on-site) is seeking an Embedded Systems Architect to own the architecture across UAV/drone platforms, SMT machines, and a robotics program. You will set technical direction, lead a cross-functional team of embedded and software engineers, and drive products from R&D prototype to production.

You will define system-level architectures, standardize hardware/software platforms, and mentor engineers while coordinating with suppliers to ensure robust,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in embedded systems with at least 3 years in an architect/lead role.
• Strong C/C++ and RTOS proficiency; deep embedded Linux experience (Yocto/Buildroot).
• Hands-on with control systems: PID, motor control, flight dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture for each programme: compute, sensors, actuators, power and communication.
• Set common hardware and firmware platforms to enable module reuse.
• Lead firmware design on MCUs/SoCs (STM32, ARM Cortex, NVIDIA Jetson) with RTOS and embedded Linux.
• Supervise flight control, motor control, motion control and sensor-fusion (PX4/ArduPilot, BLDC/servo drives).
• Integrate imaging and edge-AI payloads with control systems.
• Own design reviews, HW-SW interface specs, test strategy and HIL/SIL setups.
• Drive DFM, reliability, EMI/EMC and certification readiness (DGCA drone rules).
• Mentor engineers, roadmap planning, and vendor coordination.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

embedded Linux

control systems

sensors & actuators

communication protocols

Tools

STM32

ARM Cortex-M/A

NVIDIA Jetson

MAVLink/ROS 2

PX4/ArduPilot

Yocto/Buildroot

Job description

Embedded Systems Architect

VD Intellisys Technologies Pvt Ltd

Location: Delhi (on-site, R&D)

Experience: 10+ years in embedded systems, with at least 3 years in an architect or technical-lead role

Employment: Full-time

About the Role

You will own the embedded architecture across our hardware programmes: UAV/drone platforms, SMT (pick-and-place) machines, and an upcoming robotics programme. You will set the technical direction, lead a cross-functional team of embedded and software engineers, and take products from R&D prototype to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the system architecture for each programme: compute, sensors, actuators, power and communication.
• Set common hardware and firmware platforms so that the programmes can reuse modules.
• Lead firmware design on MCUs and SoCs (STM32, ARM Cortex-M/A, NVIDIA Jetson or similar), using RTOS and embedded Linux.
• Supervise flight control, motor control, motion control and sensor-fusion work, including PX4/ArduPilot, BLDC/servo drives and IMU/GNSS/vision.
• Integrate imaging and edge-AI payloads with the control systems.
• Own design reviews, HWSW interface specs, test strategy and HIL/SIL setups.
• Drive DFM, reliability, EMI/EMC and certification readiness (DGCA drone rules where applicable).
• Mentor engineers, plan roadmaps and coordinate with vendors and component suppliers.

Must Have

• Strong C/C++. Deep knowledge of RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr/NuttX) and embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot).
• Hands-on experience with control systems: PID, motor control, kinematics or flight dynamics.
• Peripheral and bus knowledge: CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, USB and MAVLink/ROS 2.
• Can read schematics and work closely with PCB designers.
• A track record of taking at least one embedded product from concept to production.

Good to Have

• UAV, robotics or industrial automation background.
• Experience with ROS 2, computer vision, thermal/EO imaging or edge AI (TensorRT, OpenCV).
• Knowledge of functional safety or security (secure boot, OTA).

Why Join Us

You will build indigenous drone, automation and robotics platforms from the ground up. You get real architectural ownership, a hands-on R&D culture and direct work with leadership.