Job DescriptionLocation: Mumbai (Work from Office)

NEmployment Type: Full time

NAbout Athena

nAthena is India's largest and fastest-growing organization in the premium undergraduate study-abroad space. Founded a decade ago by two Princeton graduates, Poshak Agrawal and Rahul Subramaniam, Athena is headquartered in Gurgaon with offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, and has catered to students from over 26 countries.

NAthena's vision is to help students become the best version of themselves. Through our transformative and holistic life-coaching programs, we encourage students to embrace both depth and breadth—sciences and humanities—and apply their knowledge to address local and global challenges.

NOur flagship program has guided students to secure admissions into the world's most prestigious universities, including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Cambridge, MIT, Brown, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Chicago, among many others.

NWith a legacy as pioneersin the study-abroad process and a culture rooted in creativity, openness, and growth, Athena offers the perfect platform for individuals looking to build a lasting career in education and consulting.

NLearn more: Athena Education

NAbout the Role

nWeare looking for a passionate Hardware Mentor who has hands-on experience in hardware product development and enjoys working on real-world technology projects. The role involves mentoring students, developing hardware solutions, collaborating with clients, and leading end-to-end product development from concept to prototype.





NThis position is ideal for someone who has worked in a product-based environment and enjoys solving practical engineering challenges.

NKey Responsibilities

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- Mentor students on hardware development projects.
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- Design and develop embedded hardware solutions.
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- Create CAD models and 3D product designs.
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- Develop prototypes using microcontroller platforms such as Arduino, ESP32, STM32, or similar.
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- Design, test, troubleshoot, and improve hardware systems.
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- Collaborate with clients to understand project requirements and provide technical guidance.
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- Work closely with cross-functional teams including software/app developers.
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nRequired Skills

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- 2–3 years of hands-on experience in hardware/product development.
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- Strong understanding ofembedded systems and electronics.
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- Experience working withmicrocontrollers (Arduino, ESP32, STM32 or equivalent).
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- Proficiency in CAD/3D modeling tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Creo, AutoCAD, etc.).
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- Knowledge of PCB designand hardware debugging.
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- Experience in prototypedevelopment and testing.
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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- Good communication and client interaction skills.
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nPreferred Skills

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- Product design experience in a product-based company.
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- Ability to create concept sketches (good to have).
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- Experience with IoT-based projects.
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- Knowledge of sensors, communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C), and wireless technologies.
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nWhat We're LookingFor

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- Someone who enjoys building products from scratch.
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- Ability to independently mentor and solve technical challenges.
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- Comfortable interactingwith clients and presenting technical solutions.
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