Embedded Hardware Engineer | RF, Wireless & Low-Power Systems Location: Hyderabad Experience: 4–6 years Job Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Hardware Engineer with deep expertise in low-power electronics, RF design, and embedded hardware systems. This role involves end-to-end hardware development—from schematic and PCB design to prototyping, testing, and production—while working closely with firmware engineers to build optimized, high-performance wireless devices. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop low-power, battery-operated embedded hardware systems • Lead RF and antenna design for wireless systems including: • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Wi-Fi • Other RF protocols (as applicable) • Design multi-layer PCBs (minimum 4 layers) with focus on: • Controlled impedance routing • RF layout best practices • Signal integrity and noise minimization • Antenna matching and tuning • Create and maintain: • Schematics • PCB layouts • Bill of Materials (BOM) with cost and availability optimization • Rapidly prototype hardware systems integrating: • Accelerometers • Gyroscopes • Microphones • Cameras • NOR Flash and other memory • Additional sensors and peripherals • Perform hardware bring-up, validation, and debugging • Collaborate closely with firmware engineers to: • Optimize power consumption • Ensure reliable sensor interfacing and data acquisition • Improve wireless performance (range, throughput, stability) • Test and validate hardware and firmware performance, including: • Power profiling • RF performance (range, packet loss, throughput) • Signal integrity • Generate detailed test reports with actionable insights • Develop and maintain mechanical test jigs and fixtures for: • Device validation • Repeatable testing • Data collection setups • Coordinate with EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) partners in China for: • Prototype builds • DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback • Production scaling and issue resolution Required Skills & Qualifications • Strong experience in low-power hardware design for battery-operated devices • Proven expertise in RF and antenna design, including: • Antenna selection, matching, and tuning • RF measurement tools (VNA, spectrum analyzer, etc.) • Hands-on experience with 4+ layer PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, OrCAD) • Deep understanding of: • Controlled impedance and stack-up design • EMI/EMC considerations • Signal and power integrity • Experience in BOM management with cost and supply-chain awareness • Strong experience in schematic design and hardware architecture • Experience with sensor integration and mixed-signal systems • Practical experience in hardware debugging and validation • Ability to interpret and collaborate on firmware-hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.) • Familiarity with DFM/DFA best practices Preferred Qualifications • Experience working on BLE/Wi-Fi-based embedded products • Familiarity with Nordic Semiconductor (nRF) platforms or similar SoCs • Knowledge of power optimization techniques at both hardware and system levels • Basic understanding of firmware workflows and constraints • Experience with mechanical design concepts (for test fixtures or enclosures) • Exposure to camera interfaces (e.g., MIPI CSI) and audio front-end design • Experience with compliance testing (CE, FCC, etc.) • Experience in wearable or compact IoT device design • Experience in mass production and scaling hardware Soft Skills • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills (especially with firmware teams) • Detail-oriented with a focus on design robustness and reliability • Strong problem-solving and debugging mindset • Effective communication and documentation skills Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with firmware engineers to co-design power-efficient systems • Ensure hardware supports high-frequency data acquisition and streaming • Align on RF performance tuning and BLE/Wi-Fi optimization • Enable efficient sensor data pipelines and storage systems • Collaborate with Motion Algorithm Engineers to: • Optimize algorithms for embedded deployment • Ensure real-time performance and efficiency • Jointly debug system-level issues across hardware and firmware Key Priority Requirements • Expertise in Low power electronics and battery powered devices • Expertise in Antenna / RF Design for BLE, WiFi and other wireless systems • Expertise in PCB design for 4 layers or more • Expertise in rapid prototype development