Hardware Design Engineer

Skynetics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-to-end product development ownership

Collaborative work culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Skynetics in Bengaluru is looking for engineers to design and develop embedded systems and RF circuits. The role includes creating schematics, supporting PCB layouts, and performing hardware validation.

Ideal candidates should have strong skills in RF and Analog systems, along with experience in defense and aerospace projects. Join us for end-to-end product development and innovative work culture with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of RF, Analog, and Digital embedded systems.
• Defense and Aerospace grade design experience.
• Hands-on experience in RF testing and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and digital circuits for embedded systems and FPGA.
• Create schematics and support PCB layout using design tools.
• Design and develop RF circuits and subsystems.
• Support RF PCB design, including impedance matching.
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation.

Skills

RF and Microwave Electronics

Satellite and Space Electronics

Electronic Warfare Systems

FPGA

Analog and Mixed-Signal Electronics

Embedded Hardware for Aerospace and Defense Applications

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Kicad

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and digital circuits for embedded systems and FPGA
• Create schematics and support PCB layout using tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD and Kicad
• Design and develop RF circuits (schematics) and subsystems
• Support RF PCB design, including impedance matching and RF layout best practices
• Select components considering performance, cost, availability, and reliability
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation
• Conduct power integrity, signal integrity
• Prepare and maintain hardware design documents, BOMs, and test reports
• Prepare RF test reports, performance analysis, and documentation

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of RF, Analog and Digital embedded systems
• Defense and Aerospace grade design experience
• Experience with RF measurement instruments (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator)
• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and grounding
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet as applicable)
• Ability to read and interpret datasheets and reference designs
• Knowledge of wireless standards
• Hands‑on experience in RF testing and debugging
• Familiarity with hardware validation and test methodologies
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC guidelines

Preferred/Additional Skills

• Experience in RF PCB layout and stack‑up design
• Experience with SDR platforms or satellite communication systems

Why Join Us

• End‑to‑end product development ownership (Hardware + Firmware)
• Opportunity to work on several products
• Collaborative, innovative work culture with career growth opportunities
• Exposure to aerospace and defense‑grade systems.
• Stable role with clear skill development path