Senior Lead Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Lead Engineer (Hardware Design) based in India.

• Lead and contribute to all stages of the hardware development lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through qualification and production.
• Design and develop digital electronic circuits and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) using schematic capture tools and established engineering practices.
• Develop hardware solutions incorporating Ethernet, I2C, USB, LVDS, SERDES, and DDR1/DDR2/DDR3 memory interfaces.
• Perform hardware verification, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis using engineering laboratory equipment.
• Conduct signal integrity and timing analyses to validate robust, reliable hardware designs.
• Support environmental and electromagnetic qualification activities in accordance with DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461 requirements.
• Apply Design to Cost, Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Test principles throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain hardware requirements, traceability, verification, and testability documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and cross-functional engineering activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across disciplines and locations to deliver high-quality hardware solutions within program objectives and timelines.
• Provide technical leadership on complex engineering challenges and contribute to strategic hardware development initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 6+ years of experience across the hardware development lifecycle, with strong expertise in digital electronics design, schematic capture, CCA design, and requirements traceability.
• Hands-on experience designing and supporting Ethernet, I2C, USB, LVDS, and SERDES interfaces.
• Proven experience designing DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3 memory interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of hardware verification, signal integrity analysis, timing analysis, and laboratory-based troubleshooting.
• Experience with DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461 testing or equivalent aerospace/defense qualification standards.
• Knowledge of embedded hardware or embedded systems design is highly desirable.
• Experience with Design to Cost, Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Test methodologies is advantageous.
• Previous experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other safety-critical engineering environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities, with the ability to investigate complex technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and global teams.
• Demonstrated ownership, attention to quality, and ability to work effectively in a structured engineering environment.

• Hybrid working model designed to support collaboration and work-life balance.
• Group health insurance coverage.
• Group term life insurance.
• Group personal accident insurance.
• 18 days of annual vacation plus 12 days of contingency leave.
• Meal coupons and other employee support benefits.
• Employee Scholar Programme and opportunities for continued professional development.
• National Pension Scheme (NPS).
• Leave Travel Allowance (LTA).
• Car lease programme.
• Fuel and maintenance/driver wage benefits, where applicable.
• Opportunities to work on advanced aerospace and defense technologies with global engineering teams.
• Access to technical training, professional development, and opportunities to strengthen leadership and engineering expertise.
• Background verification is required for external hires in India; drug screening may apply depending on the position.