Senior Hardware Engineer – Power Electronics

Job Title : Senior Hardware Engineer – Power Electronics

Location : Adibatla, Hyderabad

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : 4 to 5 Years

Job Description :

We are seeking a passionate and talented engineer to join the Electronics & Propulsion team to work on hardware development for various electronic sub-systems. As an engineer in propulsion team, you will be responsible for overseeing development of electronics for various sub-systems of our Hybrid VTOL Aircraft.

About BluJ :

BluJ Aero is formed with the vision of making Aviation 'Simpler & Sustainable'. We are working on cutting-edge Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) technologies and aim to cut down travel time for cargo and humans significantly. We are looking for passionate and ambitious people to form our core foundation team.

Key Responsibilities :

This position requires one to be skilled in electronic hardware development and understand firmware / embedded system limitations.

Develop hardware architectures which ensure high reliability and redundancy

Drive daily activities among other team members and influence progress of project. Take critical design decisions regarding development to ensure delivery.

Familiar with the fundamentals of manufacturing and prototyping processes involved in PCBA design

Plan development activities with the team and prepare project timelines and implement mitigation strategies to de-risk timelines

Responsible for stage wise documentation, design reviews, FMEA and validation processes in electronic design development

Capable of sizing and component selection based on various engineering and supply chain factors.

Expertise in with power electronics design architectures for motor control inverters and FoC algorithm for various power, size, safety and use-case requirements

Push boundaries in terms of size, weight and functionality of systems such as, Battery Management System, motors and controllers.

Understand and ensure compliance with design requirements, safety regulations, and industry standards.

Qualifications :

Masters /  bachelor’s degree in engineering

Experience working on PCB design tools (Altium 365 or similar)

Prior experience working on FoC motor controller development is a must

Experience working on microprocessor / ASIC platform involving functions such as PWM, ADC, CAN, I2C, SPI, and / or UART

Able to utilize simulation resources to quickly choose hardware architecture.

At least 5 years of experience in leading engineering design teams focussed on energy systems or power electronics. Prior experience with VTOL or hybrid aircraft is highly advantageous.

Demonstrated history of working in a team and effectively collaborating and utilizing team resources.

Experience working and defining PCB prototyping requirements and demonstrated history of working with EMS for production or low volume prototypes.

We appreciate people who lead by example, who believe no task is too small to be done.

What We Offer :

Flexible Working Hours and Remote Work Options.

Collaborative and Innovative Work Environment.

Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development.

A Culture that Values Diversity and Inclusion.

The role involves a combination of office work and on-site testing, potentially in various weather conditions. Some travel may be required for field testing and collaboration with partners or suppliers.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BluJ Aero is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.