Senior Lead Engineer(Hardware Design)

Jobgether; India; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Group health insurance

Group term life insurance

Group personal accident insurance

30 days vacation incl. contingency/LOA

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company in India, seeks a Senior Lead Engineer (Hardware Design) to lead the design and development of advanced digital electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will drive the hardware lifecycle from requirements through production, combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership.

You will work with complex digital architectures, high-speed interfaces, memory technologies, and safety-critical hardware, contributing to DO-160,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical or Computer Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 6+ years in hardware development lifecycle with strong digital electronics design and schematic capture.
• Hands-on design and support for Ethernet, I2C, USB, LVDS, and SERDES interfaces.
• Proven experience with DDR1/DDR2/DDR3 memory interfaces.
• Knowledge of DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 testing or equivalent aerospace/defense standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to all stages of hardware development from concept through production.
• Design digital circuits and CCAs using schematic capture and established practices.
• Develop hardware solutions with Ethernet, I2C, USB, LVDS, SERDES, and memory interfaces.
• Perform hardware verification, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Support environmental and electromagnetic qualification activities per aerospace standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership across locations.

Skills

Digital design

Schematic capture

CCA design

Memory interfaces

Hardware verification

Embedded hardware

Aerospace standards

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Lead Engineer (Hardware Design) based in India.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the design and development of advanced digital electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will contribute across the full hardware lifecycle, from requirements definition and schematic design through verification, qualification, and production. The position combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration. You will work with complex digital architectures, high-speed interfaces, memory technologies, and safety-critical hardware. The role also provides exposure to rigorous aerospace and environmental qualification standards. It is an ideal opportunity for an experienced hardware engineer looking to solve challenging problems while contributing to next-generation, globally relevant technologies.

Accountabilities

• Lead and contribute to all stages of the hardware development lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through qualification and production.
• Design and develop digital electronic circuits and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) using schematic capture tools and established engineering practices.
• Develop hardware solutions incorporating Ethernet, I2C, USB, LVDS, SERDES, and DDR1/DDR2/DDR3 memory interfaces.
• Perform hardware verification, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis using engineering laboratory equipment.
• Conduct signal integrity and timing analyses to validate robust, reliable hardware designs.
• Support environmental and electromagnetic qualification activities in accordance with DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461 requirements.
• Apply Design to Cost, Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Test principles throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain hardware requirements, traceability, verification, and testability documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and cross-functional engineering activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across disciplines and locations to deliver high-quality hardware solutions within program objectives and timelines.
• Provide technical leadership on complex engineering challenges and contribute to strategic hardware development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 6+ years of experience across the hardware development lifecycle, with strong expertise in digital electronics design, schematic capture, CCA design, and requirements traceability.
• Hands-on experience designing and supporting Ethernet, I2C, USB, LVDS, and SERDES interfaces.
• Proven experience designing DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3 memory interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of hardware verification, signal integrity analysis, timing analysis, and laboratory-based troubleshooting.
• Experience with DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461 testing or equivalent aerospace/defense qualification standards.
• Knowledge of embedded hardware or embedded systems design is highly desirable.
• Experience with Design to Cost, Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Test methodologies is advantageous.
• Previous experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other safety-critical engineering environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities, with the ability to investigate complex technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and global teams.
• Demonstrated ownership, attention to quality, and ability to work effectively in a structured engineering environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model designed to support collaboration and work-life balance.
• Group health insurance coverage.
• Group term life insurance.
• Group personal accident insurance.
• 18 days of annual vacation plus 12 days of contingency leave.
• Meal coupons and other employee support benefits.
• Employee Scholar Programme and opportunities for continued professional development.
• National Pension Scheme (NPS).
• Leave Travel Allowance (LTA).
• Car lease programme.
• Fuel and maintenance/driver wage benefits, where applicable.
• Opportunities to work on advanced aerospace and defense technologies with global engineering teams.
• Access to technical training, professional development, and opportunities to strengthen leadership and engineering expertise.
• Background verification is required for external hires in India; drug screening may apply depending on the position.