Hardware Design Engineer

N Space Tech; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

N Space Tech is seeking an experienced Hardware Design Engineer to drive FPGA-based and embedded hardware development from concept through production in Hyderabad, India. You will lead schematic design, board bring-up, and validation for digital and mixed-signal systems, collaborating with firmware, layout, and systems teams.

The role requires hands-on expertise with high-speed interfaces, SI/PI analysis, BoM management, and robust test planning.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years hands-on hardware design experience.
• FPGA-based system design and embedded systems architecture.
• High-speed interfaces: PCIe, SerDes, 10G Ethernet.
• Mixed-signal design principles.
• BoM creation for complex boards.
• SI/PI analysis tools and methods.
• PCB layout review including stack-up and grounding.
• Board bring-up, testing, and validation.
• Proficiency with lab equipment.
• Schematic capture and PCB tools (Altium/Cadence).
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital and mixed-signal hardware, including schematic capture and component selection for FPGA-based and embedded systems.
• Architect and implement high-speed digital interfaces, ensuring compliance with protocol and timing specifications.
• Select, interface, and debug mixed-signal components including ADCs, DACs, power management ICs, and clock/timing devices.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BoM), ensuring component availability, cost optimization, and lifecycle management.
• Perform signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis and simulations for high-speed interfaces and power distribution networks.
• Review PCB layouts for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and manufacturability, working closely with layout designers to resolve issues.
• Lead board bring-up activities including power-on sequencing, functional testing, and debugging using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers & logic analysers.
• Develop and execute test plans for hardware validation, characterization, and compliance testing.
• Collaborate with firmware/embedded software teams on FPGA/embedded system integration and debugging.
• Support root-cause analysis and failure debugging during prototyping, qualification, and production phases.
• Prepare design documentation, test reports, and design review presentations.
• Work with cross-functional teams (mechanical, firmware, and quality).

Skills

FPGA design

Embedded systems

High-speed interfaces

BoM management

SI/PI analysis

PCB/layout review

Board bring-up

Lab/test equipment

Schematic/PCB tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Hardware Design Engineer to join our hardware engineering team. The ideal candidate will drive schematic design, board bring-up, and validation for complex digital and mixed-signal systems, with strong exposure to FPGAs, embedded systems, and high-speed digital interfaces. This role requires close collaboration with layout, firmware, and systems teams to deliver robust hardware from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital and mixed-signal hardware, including schematic capture and component selection for FPGA-based and embedded systems.
• Architect and implement high-speed digital interfaces, ensuring compliance with protocol and timing specifications.
• Select, interface, and debug mixed-signal components including ADCs, DACs, power management ICs, and clock/timing devices.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BoM), ensuring component availability, cost optimization, and lifecycle management.
• Perform signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis and simulations for high-speed interfaces and power distribution networks.
• Review PCB layouts for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and manufacturability, working closely with layout designers to resolve issues.
• Lead board bring-up activities including power-on sequencing, functional testing, and debugging using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers & logic analysers.
• Develop and execute test plans for hardware validation, characterization, and compliance testing.
• Collaborate with firmware/embedded software teams on FPGA/embedded system integration and debugging.
• Support root-cause analysis and failure debugging during prototyping, qualification, and production phases.
• Prepare design documentation, test reports, and design review presentations.
• Work with cross-functional teams (mechanical, firmware, and quality).

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–6 years of hands‑on experience in hardware design engineering roles.
• Strong experience with FPGA-based system design and embedded systems architecture.
• Proven expertise in high-speed digital interface design: PCIe, SerDes, 10G Ethernet, and similar protocols.
• Solid understanding of mixed-signal design principles, including analog/digital component interfacing.
• Hands‑on experience creating and managing Bills of Materials (BoM) for complex multi-layer boards.
• Practical experience with signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis tools and methodologies.
• Experience reviewing and verifying PCB layouts, including stack‑up, routing, and grounding strategies for highspeed designs.
• Demonstrated experience in board bring-up, debugging, testing, and validation of complex electronic hardware.
• Proficiency with lab and test equipment.
• Working knowledge of schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, or similar).
• Strong analytical and debugging skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document designs clearly.