Hardware Design - Systems

Alten; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Alten Bengaluru is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer - Hardware Design to lead the development of advanced hardware systems. You will design hardware circuits, guide PCB layout, and drive verification during board bring-up.

The role requires 2–4 years in hardware design, familiarity with microcontrollers, PLDs, and EMI/EMC standards, and willingness to travel internationally occasionally. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to ensure robust, testable hardware that meets environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Instrumentation.
• 2–4 years of hardware design experience.
• Proficient in hardware circuit design with MCUs/MPUs/PLDs.
• Experience with power supply design (DC-DC, AC-DC).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware circuits involving microcontrollers, microprocessors, and PLDs.
• Implement signal conditioning and protection circuits for analog and digital I/O.
• Guide PCB design engineers during the PCB layout process.
• Write test drivers to test hardware interfaces for Linux and uboot during board bring-up.
• Troubleshoot digital and analog boards.
• Perform board-level, box-level, and environmental testing.
• Ensure designs meet environmental and EMI/EMC standards (DO-160, MIL-810F, MIL-461E).
• Use schematic design tools and simulations for analysis.
• Participate in high-level design reviews and simulations.
• Lead the team in bringing up new hardware boards and resolving challenges.

Skills

hardware design

PCB layout

signal conditioning

Microcontrollers

Microprocessors

PLDs

Spice tools

Matlab

Orcad

hardware emulators

debuggers

environmental testing

EMI/EMC standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering or related

Tools

Orcad

Spice tools

Matlab

Job description

Sr. Systems Engineer - Hardware Design

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Systems Engineer specializing in Hardware Design to join our dynamic engineering team. This role is pivotal in advancing our technological projects and ensuring the development of cutting-edge hardware solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise and leadership abilities to guide the design and implementation of sophisticated hardware systems. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects, contribute to the creation of high-quality products, and collaborate with a team of top-tier engineers.

Experience Required:

2 to 4 years

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop hardware circuits involving microcontrollers, microprocessors, and PLDs.
• Implement signal conditioning and protection circuits for both analog and digital I/O.
• Guide PCB design engineers during the PCB layout process.
• Write test drivers to test hardware interfaces for Linux and uboot during board bring-up.
• Conduct troubleshooting of digital and analog boards.
• Perform board-level, box-level, and environmental testing.
• Ensure design requirements meet environmental and EMI/EMC standards such as DO-160, MIL-810F, and MIL-461E.
• Utilize schematic design tools and simulation software for design analysis.
• Participate in high-level design reviews and contribute to design analysis and simulations.
• Lead the team in bringing up new hardware boards and resolving technical challenges.

Qualification Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Instrumentation.
• 2-4 years of experience in hardware design.
• Proficient in hardware circuit design involving microcontrollers, microprocessors, and PLDs.
• Experience with power supply design using DC-DC and AC-DC converters.
• Knowledgeable in schematic design tools and able to guide PCB design engineers.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and testing methodologies for digital and analog boards.
• Familiarity with high-level design, design analysis, simulations, and testing.
• Ability to work against tight deadlines with a high degree of commitment and ownership.
• Good interpersonal skills, flexibility, and passion for product development.
• Possibility of short-term and long-term travel to the UK, US, Europe, and within India.

Primary Skills:

• hardware design
• PCB layout
• signal conditioning

Key Skills:

• Microcontrollers
• Microprocessors
• PLDs
• Spice tools
• Matlab
• Orcad
• hardware emulators
• debuggers
• environmental testing
• EMI/EMC standards