Embedded Systems Engineer

Company Overview

At Fond, we're on a mission to redefine pet care through cutting-edge technology and untapped market potential. Fond aims to use deep tech to solve the problems faced by pet parents globally. We here at Fond, want to be the voice for the voiceless. Lot of problems arriving in old age for dogs can be avoided by preventive measures by pet parents. The goal is to provide pet parents with a complete ecosystem for pet care, so that they can make informed decisions for their pet. Currently, With our flagship product, FluffFit, we're charting a new course in personalised health monitoring. It's your dog's care companion. FluffFit monitors daily activities, sleep patterns, body temperature, and even location. And Complementing FluffFit we have Foodie: An automatic smart food dispenser, which can be personalised for a particular pet. Fond is at the forefront of promoting pet well-being. Join us in ushering in a new era of pet care, where innovation meets love. In addition to this, many products and services are in the pipeline, which can help ease a pet & its parent's life.

Roles and Responsibilities

Firmware and Hardware Testing

o Develop and maintain test firmware to validate code written by core embedded engineering teams.

o Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance validation of embedded firmware. validate hardware interfaces, embedded system performance under varying operational conditions

Manufacturing & JIG Testing

o Design and support JIG Test Systems, ensuring reliable testing procedures are in place for manufacturing QA.

o Troubleshoot production issues and suggest engineering fixes or test updates.

o Collaborate with external manufacturing partners to support production workflows.

Research & PoC Development

o Lead technical research into new components, technologies, or architectures relevant to upcoming product lines. o Build proof-of-concept (PoC) prototypes to validate ideas quickly.

o Document findings and present them to cross-functional teams for further product exploration.

Sensor Integration and Communication:

Interface with a wide range of sensors, including accelerometers, temperature sensors, GPS modules, and other VSM sensors.

Implement communication protocols such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LoRa for data transmission and device connectivity.

Use various communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, PDM, etc

IoT Ecosystem Development:

Work with IoT platforms like ESP-IDF, Raspberry Pi, NRF-SDK, VSCode, Arduino-IDE, to build prototypes, proof-of-concepts and market ready products Develop and maintain device drivers and firmware libraries.

Integrate devices with cloud platforms for data storage and analysis.

Collaboration & Mentorship:

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including veterinarians, researchers, and engineers. Act as a liaison between interns/GTEs and senior engineers, translating research or task requirements into actionable plans.

Manage Interns/GTEs schedules, provide technical guidance, and review their work for quality and alignment with project goals.

Collaborate closely with the R&D, firmware, product, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration and communication.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and best practices.

Requirements

Proven Experience:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

1-2+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems development, with a focus on firmware programming.

Understanding of microprocessor architectures, peripherals, and communication protocols. Experience in PoC development and technology research is a strong plus.

Required Technical Skills:

Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.

Familiarity with reading data sheets and understanding schematics

Version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.

Familiarity with RTOS, communication protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, BLE

Experience with test automation tools and hardware debugging instruments like CRO, Power profiler, Logic Analyser, PCB viewers, etc.

Good knowledge of electronics basics including applications of various electronic concepts

Hands-on experience with JIG design and hardware validation in manufacturing environments

Additional Technical Skills :

Familiarity with platforms like nRF-SDK or RoX SDK etc

SMD component soldering is a plus.

Soft Skills:

Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills and attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Passion for learning new technologies and staying up-to-date with industry trends.

Comfortable with leading and mentoring Interns/GTEs, while supporting senior stakeholders with research and documentation

Additional:

Experience working in a fast paced environment - like startups

Experience working with small and multi-disciplinary teams is a plus

Upto 2 strong references or LORs either from previous employers or professors.

What You'll Get

Experience in building end to end products with a bit of Project management factors

Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Veterinary Technology, leading the development of embedded systems that directly improve the lives of Animals and their owners.

Collaboration with a passionate and dedicated team committed to revolutionizing the pet care industry, in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Financial Support for Self Up-Skilling