Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Hardware Design EngineerLocation: Hosur, Tamil NaduExperience: 4–8 YearsCompany: Recnaile Private LimitedJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer with 4–8 years of hands-on experience in embedded hardware development, specializing in UAV, Drone, and Aerospace electronic systems.The role involves end-to-end ownership of hardware design and development for UAV subsystems, including Flight Controllers, Power Management Systems, ESC Interfaces, GNSS/GPS, Telemetry, RF Communication, Battery Management, and Sensor Systems.The candidate will be responsible for prototype development, hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, NPD, and sustaining projects. The ideal candidate will work closely with Firmware, RF, Mechanical, Systems, Testing, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, lightweight, power-efficient, cost-effective, and high-performance UAV products throughout the hardware development lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesTake complete ownership of hardware design and development for NPD and sustaining engineering projects.Analyze product requirements, specifications, timelines, project planning, and participate in technical reviews.Interface with business units, customers, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and drive project execution.Prepare technical presentations, MOMs, engineering reports, and project status updates.Perform component selection, BOM analysis, cost optimization, and obsolescence management.Design and develop digital, analog, mixed-signal, power, and embedded hardware circuits.Create and review schematics, support PCB layout reviews, and ensure design and manufacturing requirements are met.Lead prototype bring-up, functional verification, debugging, troubleshooting, and board/system-level validation.Develop and execute test plans, verification procedures, and test cases for product qualification.Perform environmental, reliability, stress, and corner-case testing using environmental chambers and laboratory equipment.Collaborate with Firmware teams on hardware-software interaction and system architecture.Investigate and resolve hardware issues during development, certification, manufacturing, and field operation.Prepare and maintain design documentation, validation reports, test procedures, and release documentation.Drive continuous improvements in performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.Required Experience4–8 years of hands-on experience in embedded hardware design and development.Strong experience in Digital, Analog, and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design.Experience in Microcontroller/Microprocessor-based embedded hardware development.Hands-on experience with Power Supply Design, Battery Management, ADCs, Memories, Buffers, Drivers, Amplifiers, and Sensor Interfaces.Good knowledge of power electronics including MOSFETs, IGBTs, Thyristors, Opto-Isolators, and Solid-State Switching.Proficiency in UART, I²C, SPI, CAN, RS-485, USB, and Ethernet.Familiarity with wireless technologies such as BLE, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, GPS, and LoRa.Experience in Schematic Design, PCB Review, Circuit Simulation, Board Bring-Up, and System Validation.Strong understanding of EMI/EMC, DFM, Signal Integrity (SI), and Power Integrity (PI).Hands-on experience with LTspice and PSpice.Skilled in laboratory equipment including Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Signal Generators, DMMs, and Electronic Loads.Ability to optimize designs for performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.Preferred SkillsGood understanding of PCB Stack-up, Layout Review, Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, and Design-for-Manufacturing principles.Working knowledge of EMI/EMC concepts, mitigation techniques, and compliance requirements.Experience preparing Design Notes, Validation Reports, Test Procedures, and Engineering Documentation.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured engineering approach.Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.