Embedded Systems Engineer

Job Description

The Role

An Embedded Systems Engineer in our UAV development team architects, implements, and validates mission-critical firmware and hardware systems for intelligent Unmanned platforms. You will design, build, and write low-latency software allowing flight computers, Edge compute units, and payloads to operate with absolute system reliability. Your core duties focus heavily on ensuring deterministic real-time performance, low-level micro-controller firmware development, and hands-on electronic hardware bring-up from schematic block to physical field execution.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Computer or Electronics Engineering or related discipline
  

• Experience: 1-3 years of professional, hands-on experience developing firmware and circuit boards in Robotics, Automotive (EVs), or Unmanned environments.
  
  

• Core Work Capabilities:
  

• Proven capability to design and maintain low-latency, real-time embedded software in C/C++ for bare-metal architectures and flight controller platforms.
  

• Demonstrated ability to write and optimize low-level device drivers to integrate components (IMUs, GPS/GNSS, LiDAR, cameras, barometers, and ESCs).
  

• Experience collaborating on multi-layer PCB layout designs and schematic capture for onboard computing or power management modules.
  

• Ability to isolate bus errors, debug signal lines, and run firmware validation protocols in a hardware lab environment.
  

• Tools & Softwares:
  

• Proficiency with industry-standard PCB design suites (Altium Designer)
  

• Hands-on codebase familiarity with open-source autopilot setups and ground control middleware protocols (MAVLink).
  

• Familiarity with standard embedded communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, PWM).
  

• Programming Mastery: Exceptional proficiency in C and C++ for micro-controllers, alongside Python for running automated test scripts and decoding telemetry logs.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: M.Tech in Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent advanced degree from a Tier-1 institute.
  

• Experience: Prior experience working within a fast-paced aerospace or deep tech startup, specifically launching safety-critical flight control code or custom Edge computing hardware.
  

• Core Work Capabilities:
  

• Expertise building timing-sensitive code on resource-constrained hardware using a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) or embedded Linux environment.
  

• Engineering capability to layout custom Power Distribution Units (PDUs) that convert ignition noise outputs to clean power, implementing strict EMI/EMC shielding against system electrical noise.
  

• Proven capability to implement deterministic fail-safe handling and backup routing schemas to manage unexpected hardware faults mid-flight.
  

• Tools & Softwares:
  

• Familiarity with companion edge computers and exporting navigation algorithms via MATLAB / Simulink or similar tools.
  

• Basic alignment with aerospace software and safety compliance metrics.
  

• Fabrication & Lab expertise: Candidates must possess a true, hands-on engineering mindset; highly comfortable hand-soldering micro-SMD components, custom wiring harness crimping, and utilizing Digital Oscilloscopes and Logic Analyzers independently at a hardware bench.
  

Application Requirement: To be shortlisted, candidates must attach photos or a portfolio link (GitHub/PDF) showcasing custom firmware code blocks, system wiring schemes, or physical PCBs they have personally coded, designed, and built.

Benefits

Rewards Plus

• Opportunity: To work in the hottest sector of technology today, and to work with cross-functional teams making emerging-tech systems. We are building high-speed autonomous systems.
  

• Impact: You are joining an iDEX winner team building next-gen aerospace technologies. As we scale, you will see accelerated growth. The runway is clear for take-off.
  

• Startup Vibe: This is a unique Firster’s Team opportunity to join 0-1 builders and help in building the company’s DNA.
  

The Compensation, Health, Wellness & Professional Development

• Compensation: Competitive Market Salary + Performance-Based Incentive.
  

• Comprehensive Allowances: Structured House Rent Allowance (HRA) and standard Conveyance Allowance.
  

• Digital & Workplace Enablement: Dedicated allowances covering Mobile & Internet connectivity, and monthly fixed value food coupons.
  

• Health & Wellness: Fixed Medical Allowance integrated into monthly compensation to support ongoing medical and wellness needs.
  

• Continuous Growth: Direct reimbursement for Professional Development and technical certifications, as specified/applicable to the role.
  

• Dynamic Work Culture in NCR: A collaborative, 'builder-first' environment in NCR (Gurgaon), which values institutional discipline alongside rapid startup innovation.
  

• Field & Travel Support: On deployment for travel on project work(if applicable).
  

Requirements
Core Work Capabilities: Proven capability to design and maintain low-latency, real-time embedded software in C/C++ for bare-metal architectures and flight controller platforms. Demonstrated ability to write and optimize low-level device drivers to integrate components (IMUs, GPS/GNSS, LiDAR, cameras, barometers, and ESCs). Experience collaborating on multi-layer PCB layout designs and schematic capture for onboard computing or power management modules. Ability to isolate bus errors, debug signal lines, and run firmware validation protocols in a hardware lab environment.