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Hardware & Firmware R&D Engineer


Company : V-Guard


Location : Kochi, Kerala


Created : 2025-12-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the RoleWe are building advanced technology products that require strong engineering fundamentals, rapid execution, and innovative thinking. The Hardware & Firmware R&D Engineer will play a key role in developing new product platforms from concept to prototype. This role is suited for engineers who excel in hands-on development and can independently translate ideas into functional hardware and firmware solutions.---Key ResponsibilitiesHardware Development· Lead end-to-end development of electronic hardware for next-generation products.· Design analog and digital circuits, develop schematics, and create high-quality PCB layouts.· Evaluate and integrate sensors, actuators, wireless modules, embedded processors, and power systems.· Build proof-of-concepts (POCs) and engineering prototypes.· Conduct hardware testing, validation, debugging, and iterative improvements.Firmware Development· Develop efficient, reliable firmware for microcontrollers, SoCs, and embedded platforms.· Work with C/C++, RTOS, and embedded frameworks.· Implement device drivers and communication protocols including I²C, SPI, UART, USB, PWM, and ADC.· Develop communication stacks, control algorithms, and system-level integration logic.System Integration· Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, cloud, and UX teams for holistic product integration.· Conduct system-level testing and performance optimization across hardware, firmware, and supporting subsystems.· Drive rapid iteration cycles for prototype refinement and performance validation.---Required Skills and CompetenciesHardware· Strong expertise in analog/digital circuit design.· High-speed PCB design experience using Altium, Cadence, or OrCAD.· Practical understanding of sensors, motors, actuators, and power electronics.· Experience with BLE, Wi-Fi, and RF communication technologies.· Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers.Firmware· Proficiency in C/C++, embedded software development, and RTOS environments.· Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32, and similar microcontroller platforms.· Strong understanding of embedded communication protocols and driver development.· Experience with control algorithms and system-level firmware architecture.---Experience Required· 6–8 years of experience in electronics and embedded systems engineering.· Demonstrated ability to deliver functional hardware and firmware prototypes—not limited to simulations.· Experience in R&D environments, rapid prototyping, or consumer electronics development is preferred.---Role Expectations· Ability to independently take concepts through the full development cycle: Concept → Hardware Design → Firmware Development → Prototype → Testing → Iteration.· Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under ambiguity and tight timelines.· Commitment to engineering excellence, attention to detail, and high-quality execution.· Ability to take ownership of technical deliverables and contribute meaningfully to product innovation.---Why Join Us· Opportunity to work in a focused, high-performing engineering team.· Significant ownership and autonomy in product architecture and development.· Exposure to advanced technologies and cutting-edge product innovation.· Direct impact on the company’s technology roadmap and future product portfolio.Qualification:Btech Electronics /Mtech Electronics