Embedded Hardware Design Engineer
AEREO (earlier known as Aarav Unmanned Systems) is India s leading drone solution tech startup in the commercial segment. We provide end to end solutions to government and private enterprises in the field of mining & metals, urban planning, large infrastructure, irrigation, agriculture and energy. We are early starters and market leaders in the Indian drone industry. Our belief is to solve real problems and use drone technology as a revolution. Our strength is our perseverance, clarity, collaborative approach, innovation and our team.
We are funded by some of the well-known Indian VCs in our growth journey so far. However, our business is already self-sustaining and growing at a fast pace. We love machines, especially aerial robots and believe that drones are shaping the future of the world. Aereo is actively looking for self-driven and process-oriented individuals who would be interested in joining team Aereo in this fascinating growth journey and be an early contributor to the drone ecosystem of the country which is growing at a very exciting and fast pace.
What You ll Work On
As an
Embedded Hardware Design Engineer
, you will play a key role in designing and developing advanced aerial robotics hardware
. Your contributions will be instrumental in pushing the boundaries of drone technology. -
End-to-End Circuit Design
- Design and develop multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs)
for aerial robots. -
Schematic Development & Verification
- Own the schematic design and review
process to ensure functionality, performance, and manufacturability. -
Component Selection & BOM Management
- Identify and select the right components to create an optimized Bill of Materials (BOM)
. -
PCB Layout & Optimization
- Work on PCB design using Altium and Allegro
, ensuring signal integrity, EMI mitigation, and thermal management. (along/involve with the team) -
Hardware & Software Integration
- Collaborate with firmware, software, and system engineers
to refine circuit designs. -
Testing & Debugging
- Conduct simulation, board bring-up, testing, and debugging
for critical PCB circuits. Utilize CAE tools for simulation-driven design to optimize embedded hardware performance, reliability, and efficiency. -
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Ensure designs are optimized for production and compliance with industry standards
. -
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with mechanical design engineers
to deliver compact and high-performance PCB designs. -
System Certification & Compliance
- Participate in EMI/EMC testing, certification, and documentation
.
What We re Looking For:
If you are
passionate about hardware design
and love working on complex, high-speed embedded systems, this role is for you! Must-Have Skills & Experience:
Embedded Hardware Design Expertise
- Strong hands-on experience with Altium, Orcad, or Allegro
for PCB layout and design.
High-Speed PCB Layout
- Experience with multi-layer (6+ layers) PCB routing
and design considerations.
Component Selection & BOM Management
- Deep knowledge of selecting the right components for optimized performance.
Microcontrollers & Processors
- Familiarity with STM32, ARM Cortex, and SoC architectures
.
Communication Interfaces
- Strong understanding of I2C, SPI, USB, UART, CAN, and other protocols
.
Signal Integrity & EMI/EMC Considerations
- Practical knowledge of design precautions, grounding, bonding, and shielding
.
Prototyping & Manufacturing Knowledge
- Understanding of PCB fabrication at both prototype and production levels
.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Mindset
- Ability to debug hardware issues and optimize designs for efficiency and reliability
.
Collaboration & Ownership
- A proactive team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
What Makes You Stand Out:
If you have
any of the following
, you are an even better fit for our team!
DFMEA, DFM, DFA, and Derating Analysis
- Experience in reliability engineering for electronic components.
EMI/EMC Testing Experience
- Hands-on experience in compliance testing.
Version Control & Documentation
- Familiarity with hardware design repositories and structured documentation.
RF Design Knowledge
- Experience in RF circuit design and high-frequency PCB layout.
Manufacturing & Quality Assurance
- Exposure to large-scale production and IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222/7351, etc.)
.
High-Speed Interfaces
- Working knowledge of DDR2/3/4, NAND, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, etc.