Head of Hardware Systems

10 hours ago

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Smartbox Lockers Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

Company: Smartbox Lockers

Location:
 Mumbai

Type:
 Full-time | Senior Leadership Role

About Smartbox

Smartbox is a leader in automated locker and connected-hardware solutions that combine engineering precision with advanced software. We are expanding our hardware capability to design and deliver next-generation smart, connected, and AI-enabled products for global markets.

We're seeking a senior engineering leader who can architect and drive the evolution of our hardware systems — bringing together electronics, embedded software, mechanical design, and intelligent automation.

Role Overview

The 
Head of Hardware Systems & Emerging Technologies
 will own the complete lifecycle of Smartbox hardware development — from concept and architecture through prototyping, validation, certification, and production. This role demands a mix of technical depth, hands-on execution, and the ability to build and mentor a cross-functional engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Product Development

  • Define system-level hardware architecture for new Smartbox devices and emerging automation platforms.
  • Select and integrate processors, sensors, cameras, communication modules, and power systems.
  • Oversee schematic design, PCB layout, firmware coordination, and mechanical integration.
  • Ensure scalability, manufacturability, and global compliance across designs.

Leadership & Execution

  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team (electronics, mechanical, firmware, testing).
  • Collaborate with internal and external design partners for PCB and enclosure development.
  • Drive rapid prototyping, field validation, and iterative improvement cycles.
  • Manage vendor relationships, BOM optimization, and component sourcing.

Quality & Compliance

  • Establish hardware testing, reliability, and certification standards (CE, FCC, UL, BIS).
  • Implement design reviews, documentation, and change-management processes.
  • Champion safety, durability, and long-term reliability in every design.

Innovation & Future Technologies

  • Explore and integrate new technologies — edge AI, sensors, robotics, and camera systems—into Smartbox products.
  • Translate business goals into scalable engineering solutions and tangible product outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10–18 years of experience designing and shipping 
    embedded or IoT hardware products
    .
  • Proven expertise in 
    embedded electronics
    , sensors, power systems, and connectivity (Wi-Fi, BLE, Ethernet, LTE).
  • Exposure to 
    edge computing or vision systems
     (e.g., Jetson, Raspberry Pi, STM32, ESP32).
  • Knowledge of 
    firmware development
     and integration with cloud platforms.
  • Experience coordinating 
    mechanical and thermal design
     for enclosures or outdoor products.
  • Strong background in 
    prototype-to-production transition
    , vendor coordination, and quality control.
  • Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Tools & Platforms

Altium / KiCAD, SolidWorks / Fusion 360, Jetson Orin / Xavier, Raspberry Pi 5, STM32, ESP32, OpenCV (for integration), Linux, Python / C++, MQTT, REST APIs.

What We Offer

  • Leadership role driving the next generation of Smartbox hardware and automation systems.
  • Opportunity to shape a multidisciplinary R&D function at a fast-growing product company.
  • Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives.
  • High autonomy, direct access to founders, and the ability to influence strategic product direction.

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