Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Senior Hardware Design Engineer Location: Cochin Experience: 5–10 Years Industry: Telecom / IoT / Electronics / Semiconductor Job Summary Cavli Wireless is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Hardware Design Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Cochin. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in high-speed hardware design, Qualcomm-based platforms, and System on Module (SOM) development. You will play a key role in designing and developing advanced wireless communication hardware solutions for IoT applications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge cellular IoT products in a fast-growing technology environment. Key Responsibilities Design and develop hardware circuits for wireless communication systems including amplifiers, filters, oscillators, transceivers, and high-speed digital interfaces. Lead high-speed design activities including signal integrity considerations, impedance matching, controlled impedance routing, and high-speed layout reviews. Work extensively on Qualcomm-based platforms for cellular IoT modules and embedded systems. Contribute to the design and development of System on Module (SOM) solutions. Develop schematic designs using industry-standard EDA tools (Altium Designer / Cadence Allegro). Collaborate with PCB layout engineers, firmware teams, system architects, and manufacturing teams for seamless hardware integration. Perform schematic reviews, design verification, validation testing, and debugging. Conduct simulation and analysis using tools such as ADS, Microwave Office, or equivalent. Create and maintain accurate component libraries including symbols and footprints. Troubleshoot hardware issues and optimize performance to meet design and compliance requirements. Ensure timely completion of design milestones in fast-paced, time-critical projects. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 5–10 years of hands-on experience in hardware design. Strong expertise in High-Speed Design (signal integrity, EMI/EMC considerations, high-speed routing). Proven experience working with Qualcomm chipsets/platforms . Experience in System on Module (SOM) development . Proficiency in EDA tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro . Hands-on experience with lab equipment (Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, etc.). Experience with hardware simulation and validation tools. Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience in Cellular IoT / Wireless Communication domain is highly preferred. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.