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Hardware & Firmware R&D Engineer

V-Guard

8 - 10 years

Kochi

Posted: 08/01/2026

Job Description

About the Role

We 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.

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Key Responsibilities

Hardware 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 IC, 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.

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Required Skills and Competencies

Hardware

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.

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Experience Required

68 years of experience in electronics and embedded systems engineering.

Demonstrated ability to deliver functional hardware and firmware prototypesnot limited to simulations.

Experience in R&D environments, rapid prototyping, or consumer electronics development is preferred.

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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.

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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 companys technology roadmap and future product portfolio.


Qualification:

Btech Electronics /Mtech Electronics

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