Senior Hardware Engineer

Xbattery Energy Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Xbattery Energy Private Limited is seeking a Senior BMS Hardware Engineer to own end-to-end hardware design of our BMS boards, from architecture and schematics to PCB design, validation, and compliance. You will lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers, establish structured design processes, and ensure our designs meet automotive-grade safety, reliability, and certification standards.

You will collaborate with embedded and software teams, drive DFMEA and regulatory testing, oversee BOM

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hardware design experience, with emphasis on BMS/EV/automotive electronics.
• Strong hands-on expertise in design reviews, documentation, and leadership.
• Familiarity with safety requirements and regulatory testing (AIS, IEC, ISO).

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, schematic design, and PCB development of BMS boards (LV and HV up to 1500V).
• Design circuits for AFE integration, microcontrollers, power electronics, isolation and protection.
• Collaborate with embedded/software teams for hardware–software co-design and verification.
• Drive BOM optimization, supplier engagement, and cost-performance trade-offs.
• Ensure ISO 26262, AIS-038, AIS-156, IEC standards and BIS certifications alignment.
• Mentor junior engineers and establish CAD, version control, and validation best practices.

Job description

As Senior BMS Hardware Engineer, you will own the end-to-end hardware design of our BMS boards — from architecture and schematics to PCB design, validation, and compliance. You will lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers, establish structured design processes, and ensure our designs meet automotive-grade safety, reliability, and certification standards.

About Xbattery

• Xbattery designs and manufactures advanced Battery Management Systems (BMS) for EVs and energy storage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, schematic design, and PCB development of BMS boards (LV and HV, up to 1500V).
• Design circuits for AFE integration, microcontrollers, power electronics, contactor control, isolation, and protection.
• Work with NXP S32K3, TI C2000, or Infineon Aurix MCUs in BMS/automotive applications.
• Drive design reviews, simulations, and verification plans; enforce structured processes and documentation.
• Collaborate with embedded/software teams for hardware-software co-design.
• Oversee BOM optimization, component selection, and sourcing with cost-performance trade-offs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262, AIS-038, AIS-156, IEC standards, and BIS certifications.
• Guide DFM/DFT practices and coordinate with fabrication/testing vendors.
• Mentor and upskill junior engineers; set best practices in CAD tools, version control, and validation workflows.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in hardware design, with at least 3+ years in BMS/EV/automotive electronics.
• Hands‑on expertise with Altium Designer and OrCAD (Cadence Allegro).
• Experience with high-voltage, high-current PCB design, isolation techniques, and thermal management.
• Understanding of cell monitoring ICs such as NXP MC3377x, TI, ADI, etc.
• Proven track record of designing multi‑layer PCBs (6–12 layers).
• Familiarity with DFMEA, safety requirements, and regulatory testing (AIS, IEC, ISO).
• Excellent problem‑solving, documentation, and leadership skills.
• Bonus: Experience with signal integrity analysis, SPICE simulations, SiC/GaN power devices, or cybersecurity for BMS.

Why Xbattery?

• Build India's first scalable, modular BMS platform competing with global leaders.
• Work on cutting‑edge EV and ESS systems (48V to 800V).
• Collaborate with a passionate deep‑tech team.
• Fast‑paced startup culture with strong ownership and growth opportunities.
• Define standards and processes for the hardware team.