Senior Hardware Engineer

GND Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GND Solutions is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead end-to-end embedded hardware development from concept to mass production in Bengaluru. You will architect boards, review schematics, and drive SOM-based designs, focusing on reliability and manufacturability.

You will mentor the hardware team, coordinate with firmware, mechanical, and QA, and ensure on-time delivery of 3–4 commercial products.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in embedded hardware design and product development.
• Proven experience delivering 3–4 commercial products from design through production.
• Strong experience in SOM-based hardware design.
• Hands-on experience developing products using wireless technologies (4G/LTE, Wi‑Fi, BLE, LoRa, NB‑IoT).
• Strong understanding of embedded communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, SDIO, Ethernet, Modbus).
• Experience designing battery-powered products and power management circuits.
• Expertise in hardware debugging, board bring-up, and issue resolution.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and certification processes (CE, FCC).
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete hardware design lifecycle for embedded products, from concept to production.
• Design and review schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware architectures.
• Develop SOM-based products and integrate wireless technologies.
• Design battery-powered embedded systems with power management.
• Coordinate regulatory certifications (CE, FCC) and cross-functional reviews.
• Mentor junior hardware engineers and conduct design reviews.
• Manage multiple hardware development activities with schedule and cost controls.

Skills

Embedded hardware design

Wireless technologies

Team leadership

Mentoring

SOM-based design

Power management

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Hardware Design Engineer is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of embedded hardware products from concept and architecture through design, prototyping, testing, certification, and mass production. This is a senior technical leadership role that requires hands‑on expertise in hardware design, wireless technologies, and product development, along with the ability to mentor engineers and drive projects to successful completion. This position also acts as a functional lead for the hardware team, working closely with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and project management teams to deliver reliable, production-ready products within defined timelines.

What You Will Do

• Lead the complete hardware design lifecycle for embedded products, from concept to production.
• Design and review schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware architectures.
• Develop products based on System on Module (SOM) platforms.
• Design battery-powered embedded systems with efficient power management.
• Integrate wireless technologies such as 4G/LTE, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), LoRa, and NB‑IoT.
• Implement and debug communication interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, SDIO, Ethernet, and Modbus.
• Perform hardware bring‑up, troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and product validation.
• Develop hardware test plans and support product verification and validation.
• Design and implement production test jigs and fixtures for manufacturing.
• Coordinate and support regulatory certifications such as CE and FCC.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless product development and successful product launches.
• Mentor junior hardware engineers by providing technical guidance and conducting design reviews.
• Lead multiple hardware development activities simultaneously while ensuring quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met.

What We’re Looking For

• 8–12 years of experience in embedded hardware design and product development.
• Proven experience in delivering 3–4 commercial products from design through production.
• Strong experience in SOM‑based hardware design.
• Hands‑on experience developing products using wireless technologies such as 4G/LTE, Wi‑Fi, BLE, LoRa, or NB‑IoT.
• Strong understanding of embedded communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, SDIO, Ethernet, and Modbus.
• Experience designing battery‑powered products and power management circuits.
• Expertise in hardware debugging, board bring‑up, and issue resolution.
• Experience creating hardware validation plans and supporting manufacturing test strategies.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and certification processes, including CE and FCC.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills with the ability to guide a hardware team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality products within aggressive timelines.