Hardware design Engineer electronics

Position: Hardware Design Engineer – Electronics

Location: Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu.

Company: KILLIS BIRD.

Experience: 1-2+ Years (Must Need requirement)

Qualification: B.E/B. Tech or M.E/M. Tech in ECE, EEE, Power Electronics, Embedded, or equivalent

About Killis Bird

Killis Bird is building advanced UAV components and electronic hardware solutions with a strong focus on innovation, reliability, and performance. As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will be responsible for end-to-end electronic hardware development within our product development team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Hardware Design Engineer to join our team and help develop high-performance electronic systems for drone applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design, circuit simulation, and hardware verification, along with hands-on experience in PCB design using Altium Designer.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Circuit Design & Simulation:
• Design, analyze, and simulate analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for drone subsystems.
• Develop and validate motor control circuits (BDC, BLDC, and related driver circuits).
• Perform SPICE-based simulations (LTspice, Proteus, or equivalent) for circuit verification and performance evaluation.
• Power Electronics & Motor Drives:
• Design linear and switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) and isolated topologies for drone components.
• Develop MOSFET-based driver circuits and current-sensing solutions for efficient motor control.
• Communication Interfaces:
• Implement and verify communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, USB, and Ethernet for embedded systems integration.
• PCB Design:
• Design multi-layer (4/6/8 layer) mixed-signal PCBs using Altium Designer.
• Ensure best practices for signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and EMI/EMC compliance.
• Testing, Validation & Troubleshooting:
• Participate in board bring-up, functional testing, and debugging of prototype hardware.
• Use lab equipment (DSO, logic analyzer, signal generator, thermal imager, RPS, multimeter) for validation and performance analysis.
• Component Engineering & Documentation:
• Select components, prepare BOMs, and support procurement and manufacturing activities.
• Generate and maintain design documentation, test reports, and compliance records.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with firmware, mechanical, and system teams to ensure hardware integration and optimal performance in drone applications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Solid understanding of circuit design, simulation, and PCB design principles.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer, LTspice, or equivalent tools.
• Knowledge of power electronics, motor control, and embedded communication protocols.
• Experience with EMI/EMC, DFM, and hardware validation processes is a plus.
• Passion for drones, robotics, and advanced embedded systems development.

Key Skills Required

• Strong fundamentals in power electronics and circuit theory.
• Good understanding of motor drives and embedded hardware.
• Hands-on with ECAD tools and test equipment.
• Analytical and logical problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work under deadlines and within a team environment.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and compliance (e.g., RoHS, IPC)
• Proficient in PCB design using Altium Designer, including schematic capture and layout
• Hands-on experience with MOSFET-based designs, power electronics, and digital circuits

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Name
• Email ID
• Mobile Number
• What is your Educational Qualification ?
• Brief about Work experience how you fit for this position ?
• What is your Current CTC?
• what is your Expected CTC?
• what is your Notice period (in Days)?
• what is your hometown ?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• PCB: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person