Senior Embedded Engineer

Embedded Engineer – Optical Payload Readout Electronics specialist

Location: Hyderabad / Full Time

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Eon Space Labs pvt Ltd is a pioneering innovator in compact optical systems for Drones & CubeSat applications. With deep expertise in optics, optomechanics, and space-grade hardware, we design cutting-edge payloads that push the boundaries of Earth observation, astrophysics, and remote sensing. We are now seeking a talented Embedded Engineer to lead the development of readout electronics for our next-generation optical payloads, ensuring seamless integration between optomechanical systems and onboard data processing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and Development of Readout Electronics:

2. Architect, prototype, and validate embedded systems for high-speed readout electronics interfacing with optical sensors (e.g., CMOS/CCD detectors, photodiodes).

3. Optimize signal conditioning, analog-to-digital conversion (ADC), and low-noise amplification for high-fidelity data acquisition in space environments.

4. Implement power-efficient solutions aligned with CubeSat size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints.

5. Firmware and Embedded Software:

6. Develop firmware for microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex, RISC-V) or FPGAs to manage sensor readout, data buffering, and communication with onboard processors.

7. Design drivers for I2C, SPI, UART, or CAN interfaces to enable communication between optical payload components and the satellite bus.

8. Ensure robust error handling, radiation tolerance, and fault recovery mechanisms.

9. Integration with Optical Payloads:

10. Collaborate with optics and optomechanics teams to define electrical requirements, synchronization, and mechanical constraints.

11. Characterize and mitigate EMI/RFI interference between readout electronics and sensitive optical systems.

12. Testing and Validation:

13. Conduct environmental testing (thermal, vacuum, vibration) to qualify hardware for space missions.

14. Develop automated test benches for functional verification and performance benchmarking.

15. Documentation and Compliance:

16. Prepare schematics, PCB layouts, and design documentation compliant with ECSS, NASA, or CubeSat standards.

17. Support certification processes for flight-ready hardware.

Qualifications

• Education:

• Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• Experience:

• 3+ years in embedded systems design, preferably with sensor readout electronics (optical, imaging, or radiation sensors).

• Proficiency in PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle) and simulation tools (LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink).

• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and high-speed digital design.

• Familiarity with space-grade components and radiation-hardening techniques (e.g., TID mitigation).

• Technical Skills:

• C/C++ for embedded systems; Python/Shell scripting for testing automation.

• Knowledge of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, SpaceWire) and bus architectures.

• Experience with low-power design and EMI/EMC compliance.

• Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication for translating optical system requirements into electrical designs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CubeSat missions or small satellite projects.

• Background in optical/photonics systems (e.g., spectrometers, LiDAR).

• Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and mitigation strategies.

• Familiarity with CubeSat standards (e.g., CubeSat Design Specification).