System Design Engineer

Data Patterns; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Data Patterns is seeking a hands-on hardware engineer for system architecture, EMI/EMC and PCB design in Chennai. You will design complex subsystems, support hardware integration, and drive lab testing.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years in electronics or telecommunications, with proficiency in Altium Designer, OrCAD or Allegro PCB Editor, and knowledge of SPICE. Prior exposure to radar, defense, satellites or avionics is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.Tech / B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering or related discipline from a recognized university.
• 2 to 6 years of hands-on core industry experience in electronics, hardware design, or telecommunications.
• Proven proficiency in PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Allegro PCB Editor.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop system architecture, complex subsystems, and embedded systems.
• Conduct EMI/EMC design activities, noise filtering, and signal integrity analysis.
• Perform microwave engineering tasks, including RF circuit design and radar cross-section (RCS) calculations.
• Collaborate on system integration projects, performing end-to-end hardware board bring-up, laboratory testing, and firmware/hardware debugging.
• Build and apply deep domain expertise in radio frequency (RF) technology targeted at modern wireless communication systems.

Skills

System architecture

RF/EMC fundamentals

SPICE knowledge

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering or related

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Allegro PCB Editor

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Design and develop system architecture, complex subsystems, and embedded systems using industry-standard CAD tools like Altium Designer, OrCAD, and Allegro PCB Editor.
• EMI/EMC & Signal Integrity: Conduct rigorous EMI/EMC design activities, noise filtering, signal integrity analysis, and high-efficiency power supply design.
• RF & Microwave Engineering: Execute microwave engineering tasks, including antenna selection, RF circuit design, and radar cross-section (RCS) calculations.
• Hardware Integration & Testing: Collaborate closely on system integration projects, performing end-to-end hardware board bring-up, laboratory testing, and firmware/hardware debugging.
• Wireless Communication: Build and apply deep domain expertise in radio frequency (RF) technology targeted at modern wireless communication systems.

Desired Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Telecommunications, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Experience: 2 to 6 years of hands‑on core industry experience in electronics, hardware design, or telecommunications.

Core Technical Competencies:

• Strong foundational understanding of system architecture principles applied to real‑world hardware challenges.
• Proven proficiency in PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Allegro PCB Editor.
• Working knowledge of hardware simulation tools (e.g., SPICE) is a strong plus.

Domain Exposure (Preferred):

• Prior exposure or working knowledge in Radar, Defense, Satellites, and Avionics sectors will be an added advantage.