Company : Smartbox Lockers
Location : Mumbai
Type : Full-time | Senior Leadership Role
About Smartbox
Smartbox is a leader in automated locker and connected-hardware solutions that combine engineering precision with advanced software. We are expanding our hardware capability to design and deliver next-generation smart, connected, and AI-enabled products for global markets.
We're seeking a senior engineering leader who can architect and drive the evolution of our hardware systems — bringing together electronics, embedded software, mechanical design, and intelligent automation.
Role Overview
The Head of Hardware Systems & Emerging Technologies will own the complete lifecycle of Smartbox hardware development — from concept and architecture through prototyping, validation, certification, and production. This role demands a mix of technical depth, hands-on execution, and the ability to build and mentor a cross-functional engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Product Development
- Define system-level hardware architecture for new Smartbox devices and emerging automation platforms.
- Select and integrate processors, sensors, cameras, communication modules, and power systems.
- Oversee schematic design, PCB layout, firmware coordination, and mechanical integration.
- Ensure scalability, manufacturability, and global compliance across designs.
Leadership & Execution
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team (electronics, mechanical, firmware, testing).Collaborate with internal and external design partners for PCB and enclosure development.Drive rapid prototyping, field validation, and iterative improvement cycles.Manage vendor relationships, BOM optimization, and component sourcing.Quality & Compliance
Establish hardware testing, reliability, and certification standards (CE, FCC, UL, BIS).Implement design reviews, documentation, and change-management processes.Champion safety, durability, and long-term reliability in every design.Innovation & Future Technologies
Explore and integrate new technologies — edge AI, sensors, robotics, and camera systems—into Smartbox products.Translate business goals into scalable engineering solutions and tangible product outcomes.Required Skills & Experience
10–18 years of experience designing and shipping embedded or IoT hardware products .Proven expertise in embedded electronics , sensors, power systems, and connectivity (Wi-Fi, BLE, Ethernet, LTE).Exposure to edge computing or vision systems (e.g., Jetson, Raspberry Pi, STM32, ESP32).Knowledge of firmware development and integration with cloud platforms.Experience coordinating mechanical and thermal design for enclosures or outdoor products.Strong background in prototype-to-production transition , vendor coordination, and quality control.Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams.Preferred Tools & Platforms
Altium / KiCAD, SolidWorks / Fusion 360, Jetson Orin / Xavier, Raspberry Pi 5, STM32, ESP32, OpenCV (for integration), Linux, Python / C++, MQTT, REST APIs.
What We Offer
Leadership role driving the next generation of Smartbox hardware and automation systems.Opportunity to shape a multidisciplinary R&D function at a fast-growing product company.Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives.High autonomy, direct access to founders, and the ability to influence strategic product direction.Skills Required
Mqtt, Vision Systems, altium , Fusion 360, Firmware Development, Xavier, Python, vendor coordination , Thermal Design, Quality Control, Sensors, Mechanical Design, Solidworks, Linux, Opencv, Power Systems, Rest Apis