Job Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Architecture Ownership

• Own the overall embedded electronics architecture spanning:
• MCU/SoC hardware design
• Firmware architecture (boot, RTOS, drivers, middleware, communication)
• HW–FW partitioning and interfaces
• Define technology roadmaps for: Microcontrollers / SoCs Power management and embedded hardware platforms, Firmware frameworks, RTOS, and toolchains. 
• Drive design decisions balancing performance, cost, reliability, cybersecurity, and manufacturability
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex cross-domain issues (HW–FW–System).

2. HandsOn Engineering Contribution

• Actively participate in: Hardware architecture reviews, schematic reviews, and PCB layout reviews (SI/PI/EMC).
• Firmware architecture discussions, code reviews, and critical module design.
• Support hardware bringup and early prototype debugging, including: Powerup, clocks, resets, interfaces Joint HW–FW debug using oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG/SWDGuide teams in root cause analysis of field, EMC, reliability, or performance issues.Be technically deep enough to challenge assumptions, not just coordinate tasks.

 

3. Embedded Hardware Leadership

•  Guide the team on : Embedded schematic design (MCU/SoC interfaces, analog frontends, protection, monitoring)Power supply architecture (DC/DC, LDOs, sequencing, supervision)Component selection, derating, reliability and lifecycle management 
• Ensure robust EMC/EMIaware design practices and support troubleshooting. 
• Drive collaboration with PCB layout, manufacturing (EMS), and test teams. 
• Oversee hardware verification strategies, including electrical, functional, and environmental testing.

4. Embedded Firmware Leadership

• Lead firmware development for: Low level drivers and peripherals Realtime firmware (RTOS / baremetal) Bootloaders and firmware update mechanisms Communication stacks (EtherCAT, CAN, PROFINET, IOLink, etc.)
• Guide implementation of:Secure boot, cryptography, key management 
• Secure firmware update and rollback strategies 
• Ensure compliance with secure development practices and cybersecurity requirements (e.g., IEC 62443).
• Promote structured software engineering: modularity, testability, and maintainability.

5. Cross-Functional System Ownership

• Work closely with: Controls engineers (PWM, ADC timing, realtime constraints)System architects (partitioning, performance budgets)
• Functional safety and cybersecurity stakeholders. Ensure HW–FW–System alignment on requirements, interfaces, and verification.
• Support certifications, audits, and customer escalations when required.

6. Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and technically coach hardware and firmware engineers.
• Build a high-performance engineering culture: Design reviews, knowledge sharing, engineering discipline and quality mindset
• Support hiring, onboarding, and capability development of the team.
• Balance delivery pressure with longterm technical excellence.

7. Process, Quality & Execution Excellence 

• Establish and enforce: Structured development processes, Configuration and change management, Documentation and traceability 
• Drive best practices in: Design reviews, Verification planning, CI concepts for firmware and hardware verification
• Ensure readiness for industrialisation and series production.

Key Requirements

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