FPGA Hardware Engineer

About the Company
ZenV quantum is a DeepTech + AI software company building the next generation of intelligent, secure, and scalable systems. We design and develop AI-first SaaS platforms, advanced embedded hardware, and data-driven software that help organizations work smarter, faster, and safer. Our expertise spans artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and hardware engineering —enabling seamless integration between devices, data, and digital ecosystems. From designing custom hardware and firmware to delivering adaptive, AI-enabled software platforms, we create end-to-end solutions that empower enterprises, governments, and communities to operate with precision and trust. At ZenV, we don’t just build technology — we cultivate intelligence that learns, protects, and evolves. Every creation reflects our belief in conscious engineering, where innovation meets integrity, and systems are designed to adapt and endure. We engineer the future consciously, guided by our core philosophy — Think. Adapt. Evolve.
Role Description
The Lead Hardware & PCB Designer will oversee the design, development, and optimization of PCB layouts and hardware systems for semiconductor and embedded applications. This full-time hybrid role is based in the Hyderabad office all 5 days of the week. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading circuit and PCB design activities, selecting components, creating schematics, performing signal integrity and power integrity analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in firmware, software, and AI integration. The role involves reviewing and validating designs through simulations, prototyping, and lab testing, ensuring compliance with industry standards, manufacturing constraints, and reliability requirements. The Lead Designer will also mentor junior engineers, contribute to design best practices, and support continuous improvement of ZenV’s hardware platforms and product roadmaps.
Ready for a high-speed hardware challenge? We are looking for an elite engineer to take our new Nexus Smart Access Platform from a blank slate to a production-ready prototype in under two months!
Timeline: 6-8 Weeks (Immediate Start!)The Mission: Design the complete hardware architecture and PCB for a next-generation IoT smart access control system.
Role Responsibilities
Core: 32-bit Wi-Fi/BLE MCU, 13.56MHz RFID, OLED/LCD & Digital Audio.
Power: Robust power-path management (5V USB-C with seamless Li-Ion battery failover) & isolated 12V door-strike relays.
Design: 2-layer FR4 PCB optimized for rapid local DFM (PCBA).
Tools: High proficiency in KiCad or Altium Designer.

Required Specifications
5-7 years Strong foundation in Electronics and Electrical Engineering,Electronics and Communication Engineering with the ability to apply core principles to complex hardware systems
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline..
Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics.
Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or equivalent.
Knowledge of microcontrollers, processors, sensors, memory devices, and peripheral interfaces.
Understanding of power electronics, voltage regulators, DC-DC converters, and power management.
Experience with PCB layout, multilayer boards, grounding, routing, and decoupling techniques.
Familiarity with hardware debugging, testing, and validation.
Knowledge of component datasheets, electrical specifications, and circuit analysis.
Understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFT (Design for Testability).
Ability to prepare technical documentation and collaborate across engineering teams.
Proficiency in Circuit Design and Analog design for mixed-signal and high-performance embedded applications.
Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) design, layout considerations, and testing for RF and high-speed interfaces.
Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Cadence Allegro or equivalent) and schematic capture software.
Demonstrated ability to perform signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC-aware design and validation.
Experience taking designs from concept to production, including DFM/DFT, component selection, and vendor coordination.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.
Experience in semiconductor, embedded systems, or post-quantum/security-focused hardware is a plus.
This role requires you to work out of office all 5 days of the week.

Work arrangement
Hybrid