Job Description

Experience:
10 - 15 Yrs

Location:
Bangalore

Position Name:
Hardware Lead – VCU & Cluster Systems (EV Platform)

Key Responsibilities

1. System Architecture & Platform Definition

• Define and own hardware architecture for:
- MCU-based control systems
- SOM-based compute platforms with modem and application processors

• Drive system-level decisions on:
- Compute partitioning and peripheral allocation
- Power architecture and domain separation

• Ensure designs are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with product roadmap

2. Communication Interfaces & System Integration

• Design and implement
robust, high-reliability communication frameworks
between distributed vehicle subsystems

• Evaluate interface technologies based on:
- Bandwidth, latency, determinism, and reliability requirements

• Architect communication to support:
- High-speed data transfer
- Low-speed control and diagnostics
- Redundancy and fallback mechanisms

• Ensure reliable operation under
electrical noise, EMI/EMC constraints, and real-world disturbances

3.



Hardware Design & Development

• Lead
schematic design and multi-layer PCB development
for mixed-signal and high-speed systems

• Enforce strong design practices around:
- Signal integrity, power integrity, and grounding
- Layout discipline for high-speed and noise-sensitive circuits

• Conduct rigorous design and layout reviews

4. Component Selection & Platform Optimization

• Own selection of:
- Microcontrollers for control systems
- SOM modules for compute platforms
- Memory (DDR, eMMC, Flash) and key peripherals
- Power components (DC-DC, LDOs, protection devices)

• Balance
performance, BOM cost, and long-term availability

• Drive multi-source strategies to mitigate supply chain risks

5. Cost, Sourcing & Manufacturability

• Drive
BOM cost optimization
while maintaining product quality

• Ensure component lifecycle alignment and sourcing resilience

• Design for:
- DFM / DFA / DFT
- Effective manufacturing and test

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