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Senior Wireless Communications & Electronics Engineer

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4 months ago
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Senior Wireless Communications & Electronics Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for aSenior Wireless Communications & Electronics Engineerwith astrong background in Telecommunications, Networking, and Wireless Communicationto lead the development of robust remote-control solutions for our robotic platform. This role requires expertise inRC control, WIFI, LoRa, and other wireless protocolsto ensure seamless operation in real-world conditions.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should have aMechatronics background, with solid experience inelectronics designandPCB developmentto create custom hardware solutions for our platform.

This position requires ahands-on problem solverwith strong expertise inwireless communication protocols, embedded electronics, and PCB design. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoy pushing the boundaries of wireless and embedded systems, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Wireless Communications & Networking:

  • Design and implementrobust wireless communication systems(Wi-Fi, LoRa, Bluetooth, 4G/5G, or other RF technologies) forreal-time remote control and telemetry.
  • Develop and optimizelow-latency networking solutionsfor robotic control, includingRC control integration.
  • Ensure wireless solutions work in challenging environments, mitigatinginterference and range limitations.

Electronics & PCB Design:

  • Design, prototype, and validatecustom PCBsfor wireless communication, sensor integration, and control systems.
  • Select and integrateRF modules, antennas, CAN Bus, and signal-processing componentsfor optimized performance.
  • Design power-efficient embedded systems and interfaces for seamless integration with microcontrollers and sensors.
  • Manage PCB manufacturing processes, component sourcing, and testing procedures.

Mechatronics & System Integration:

  • Work closely withrobotics engineers and embedded developersto ensure smooth integration of communication hardware with motion and control systems.
  • Supporthardware troubleshooting, testing, and validationin lab and field conditions.
  • Optimizepower consumption and reliabilityof communication systems in real-world scenarios.
  • Take ownership ofwireless communication architectureandelectronics developmentfor the robotic platform.
  • Work cross-functionally with software, mechanical, and embedded teams todeliver reliable, high-performance solutions.
  • Stay updated onemerging wireless technologies and industry trendsto enhance platform capabilities.
  • Develop documentation, schematics, and test reports for hardware and networking solutions.
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and assist in debugging communication and hardware issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise-

Wireless Communications & Networking:

  • Strong knowledge ofWi-Fi, LoRa, Zigbee, Bluetooth, 4G/5G, and RF communication protocols.
  • Experience withTCP/IP, UDP, MQTT, WebSockets, and other networking stacks.
  • Hands-on experience configuringrouters, antennas, and RF componentsfor long-range communication.
  • Familiarity withsignal processing, spectrum analysis, and RF debugging tools.

Electronics & PCB Design:

  • Expertise inPCB design (Altium, KiCad, Eagle, or similar)for RF and embedded systems.
  • Strong understanding ofhigh-speed PCB layout, EMI/EMC considerations, and impedance matching.
  • Experience withmicrocontroller-based designs (ARM, STM32, ESP32, PIC, SAMD).
  • Understanding ofpower electronics, battery management, and low-power design techniques.

Embedded Systems & Firmware (Bonus):

  • Ability to write and debuglow-level firmware(C/C++ for microcontrollers, RTOS experience is a plus).
  • Experience withCAN Bus, SPI, I2C, UARTcommunication protocols.
  • Familiarity withrobotics control systems and sensor integration.

Soft Skills-

  • Strongproblem-solvingskills with a hands-on approach to debugging complex systems.
  • Ability towork independently and lead technical decisionsin a fast-paced start-up environment.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications-

  • 5+ years of experiencein wireless communications, networking, and electronics design.
  • Experience withrobotics, automation, or industrial control systems.
  • Experience withFCC, CE, or other regulatory compliance for wireless devices.
  • Knowledge ofAI-driven communication optimizations or edge computing for wireless applications.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of aninnovative start-updeveloping next-generation robotic platforms.
  • Work withcutting-edge technologiesinwireless networking, embedded systems, and IoT.
  • Have a high level of autonomy anddirect impact on product development.
  • Work onglobal projectswith real-world applications.

How to Apply

If you’re an expert inwireless networking, RF systems, and embedded electronicsand want to work on ground-breaking robotics projects, we’d love to hear from you!

Send your CV and portfolio

Include links to relevant projects or GitHub repositories(if available).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Manufacturing

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