Hardware Design Engineer

Skynetics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Skynetics in Bengaluru is seeking an Embedded Hardware Design Engineer to work on high‑reliability aerospace and defense electronics.

You will design analog, digital, RF, and FPGA‑based hardware, contribute to satellite subsystems, EW and SDR platforms, and collaborate across firmware, FPGA, RF, and mechanical teams.

Qualifications

• UG degree in Electronics/Telecommunications or related field.
• 3–10 years of hardware design experience.
• Proven expertise in RF, FPGA, and high-speed embedded hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design analog, digital, RF and mixed-signal hardware for embedded and FPGA systems.
• Develop satellite subsystems and RF front-end electronics.
• Work on EW and SDR-based architectures with wideband RF paths.
• Create schematics and support PCB layout in Altium/OrCAD/KiCad.
• Hardware bring-up, RF testing, debugging and environmental testing.
• Collaborate with firmware, FPGA, RF, mechanical, and systems teams.

Skills

RF & Microwave Electronics

Analog & Mixed-Signal

FPGA & High-Speed Digital

Embedded Hardware

Aerospace/Defense Systems

Power Amplifiers

Electronic Warfare

Multilayer PCB design

Signal Integrity

Education

B.Tech/B.E./Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunications/EEE/IT

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

KiCad

Job description

Role: Hardware Design Engineer

Industry Type: Defence & Aerospace

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Hardware

Education: UG: B.Tech/B.E./Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunication, Electrical and Electronics, Aviation, Information Technology, Computers, Electrical

Experience: 3 - 10 years

Position openings: 2

Work location: Bangalore

Note: A skilled and experienced candidate may be offered a Manager/Team lead-level position

Description

We are seeking an Embedded Hardware Design Engineer to work on advanced aerospace, satellite, RF, and defense electronics systems. This role involves the design and development of high-reliability embedded hardware for mission-critical applications including satellite subsystems, electronic warfare systems, RF communication platforms, SDRs, power amplifiers, and aerospace payload electronics.

Candidates should have strong expertise in at least one of the following domains:

• RF and Microwave Electronics
• Satellite and Space Electronics
• Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems
• Power Amplifiers and RF Front-End Design
• FPGA and High-Speed Digital Systems
• Analog and Mixed-Signal Electronics
• Embedded Hardware for Aerospace and Defense Applications

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog, digital, RF, and mixed-signal hardware for embedded and FPGA-based systems such as ZynQ Ultrascale MpSoC and Ultrascale RFSoC
• Work on satellite subsystems including communication, telemetry, payload, power, and onboard processing electronics
• Develop RF hardware including transceivers, LNAs, filters, synthesizers, mixers, power amplifiers, antenna interfaces, and matching networks
• Contribute to electronic warfare and SDR-based systems involving wideband RF architectures and high-speed data paths
• kn owledge on high-speed multilayer PCBs with attention to signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, shielding, and EMI/EMC compliance
• Create schematics and support PCB layout using Altium Designer, OrCAD, or KiCad
• Perform hardware bring-up, RF testing, debugging, validation, and environmental testing
• Interface with FPGA, processors, ADC/DACs, RF transceivers, and high-speed communication interfaces
• Prepare and maintain design documentation including schematics, BOMs, qualification reports, test procedures, and manufacturing files
• Collaborate with firmware, FPGA, RF, mechanical, and systems engineering teams across the full product lifecycle

Required Skills (atleast three)

• Strong understanding of analog, digital, RF, and embedded electronics
• Experience with RF systems, microwave circuits, antenna matching, and RF measurement techniques
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, logic analyzers, and related lab equipment
• Experience in at least one of the following:
• RF and Microwave Hardware
• Satellite or Space Electronics
• Electronic Warfare Systems
• Power Amplifier Design
• FPGA and High-Speed Digital Design
• Aerospace/Defense Embedded Systems
• Familiarity with high-speed PCB design, controlled impedance routing, and multilayer stack-ups
• Understanding of EMI/EMC, thermal management, shielding, grounding, and reliability engineering
• Exposure to aerospace or defense-grade hardware development practices
• Familiarity with hardware validation, qualification, and environmental testing methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with satellite communication systems, SDR platforms, radar systems, or aerospace payload electronics
• Exposure to MIL-grade or space-grade design requirements and components
• Knowledge of communication systems, RF link budgets, and high-frequency design considerations
• Experience working on mission-critical or high-reliability systems

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge aerospace, satellite, RF, and defense technologies
• Opportunity to contribute to real-world space and electronic warfare systems
• End-to-end ownership across hardware, FPGA, RF, and embedded system development
• Exposure to advanced RF architectures, satellite subsystems, and high-performance electronics
• Strong technical learning environment with long-term growth opportunities