Design Engineer - Electronics

Role Summary:

The Design Engineer will take part in whole end-to-end electronic design, development, prototyping, and testing of advanced electro-optical products such as thermal imagers, night vision systems, and weapon upgrade kits. The role involves hardware and embedded software design, cross-functional collaboration, and technical documentation, with a strong focus on innovation and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Electronics Design & Development:

• Design and develop embedded systems (Linux/FreeRTOS) using MCUs like PIC, ESP32, ARM Cortex, ATMEL, TI, Renesas, AVR, etc., and Microprocessors like Xilinx, NVIDIA, etc.
• Apply Wired Communication Protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, RS485, USB, CAN, Ethernet, SDI 12) and IoT Protocol (MQTT).
• Understanding of Boot loader and Low-level device driver and their development.
• Develop and debug firmware/embedded software using various tools.
• Modify existing designs for new requirements and upgrade existing products.
• Execute electronic hardware design including schematic design, PCB layout, component selection, and design validation.
• Ensure integration with mechanical and optical verticals for seamless product development.

2. Testing, Debugging & Lab Work:

• Conduct testing and debugging using lab tools such as DSO, CRO, Logic Analyser, etc.
• Perform root cause analysis and support corrective design actions.
• Assist in prototype development, functional validation, and pre-production testing.

3. OEM & Technology Interaction:

• Source and evaluate global/local OEM components (thermal cores, lasers, micro-controllers, etc.) based on obsolescence, cost, and availability.
• Liaise with OEMs, DRDO labs, CSIR, SAMEER, and private labs for testing (EMI/EMC) and technology collaboration.

4. Project & Documentation Management:

• Maintain complete design documentation: requirement analysis, system architecture, schematic, BOM, testing reports, ECNs, etc.
• Prepare technical brochures, assembly/disassembly guides, and technology notes on ICCD, CMOS, SWIR/LWIR, etc.
• Ensure ECN control, SAP codification, and BOM finalization and uploading.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Coordinate with Mechanical, Optical, and SCM teams for product housing, procurement, and timely execution.
• Work with Engineering & Project teams on client-specific tenders (RFI/RFP).
• Submit periodic updates, reports, and MIS to RM/HOD.

6. Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Analyse global technology trends and competitive products.
• Recommend in-house projects and contribute to joint development with DRDO/CSIR where feasible.
• Improve production techniques and address field feedback/improvement points.

Preferred Skills & Tools:

• Strong experience in Electronic Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, and PCB development.
• Proficiency in Embedded Programming (C/C++, Python, Assembly) for platforms like ESP32, PIC, STM32, etc.
• Hands-on experience with lab testing tools: CRO, DSO, Logic Analyzer, etc.
• Familiarity with SAP for BOM and inventory management is a plus.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Embedded Systems.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in electronic product design & development.
• Experience in the defense, opto-electronics, or embedded systems industry will be preferred.

Why Join Us?

At TAK Technologies, you'll be working on advanced defense technologies that directly contribute to national capability. If you're passionate about innovation, electronics, and creating impactful products, this is the place for you.