? Embedded Systems & Advanced PCB Design Intern

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Team: Research & Development | Electronics & Avionics

Position: Internship

?️ About the Role

We are building next-generation unmanned aerial systems, and we are looking for an Embedded Systems & Advanced PCB Design Intern to join our engineering team.

This role is for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of electronics, embedded software, and hardware engineering.

You will contribute to the design and development of custom electronic systems for our UAV platform - from designing circuit architectures and multilayer PCBs to developing embedded firmware, integrating electronic subsystems, and validating hardware prototypes.

You won't just be working with development boards or simulation software. You will have the opportunity to take electronic designs from concept to functional hardware and see your work become part of an actual flying platform.

⚙️ What You'll Do

Electronics & Hardware Development

- Design and develop custom electronic circuits and hardware for UAV applications.
- Create circuit schematics, select components, and develop multilayer PCBs.
- Work on PCB stack-up, component placement, routing, grounding, power distribution, and signal integrity.
- Design power management circuits, including voltage regulators, DC-DC converters, and protection circuitry.
- Develop hardware solutions with considerations for EMI/EMC, thermal performance, reliability, and compact integration.

Embedded Systems & Firmware

- Develop and debug embedded firmware using Embedded C/C++.
- Work with microcontrollers, particularly STM32 and other ARM-based platforms.
- Interface sensors, communication modules, and peripheral devices with embedded systems.
- Implement and troubleshoot communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, and CAN.
- Integrate firmware with custom-designed electronic hardware.

Prototyping, Testing & Integration

- Bring up newly fabricated PCBs and validate their functionality.
- Perform hardware debugging, fault isolation,



and performance testing.
- Work with oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers, and other electronic test equipment.
- Support the integration of electronic subsystems, including motor controllers, sensors, and onboard UAV electronics.
- Maintain technical documentation, schematics, firmware, and hardware validation records.

? Expected Outcomes

- Designing and developing functional, custom multilayer PCB prototypes.
- Writing and validating embedded firmware for custom electronic hardware.
- Successfully integrating hardware, firmware, sensors, and communication interfaces.
- Identifying and resolving hardware and firmware issues through systematic testing.
- Delivering reliable, well-documented electronic subsystems ready for system-level integration.

? Required Qualifications

- Currently pursuing or recently graduated in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE/EC), Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong fundamentals in embedded systems, microcontrollers, and firmware development.
- Proficiency in Embedded C/C++ programming.
- Practical understanding of schematic design, PCB layout, component selection, and multilayer PCB routing.
- Working knowledge of PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad.
- Understanding of electronic circuit design, power distribution, grounding, and signal integrity.
- Familiarity with embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I²C.
- Ability to read component datasheets, interpret schematics, and troubleshoot electronic circuits.
- Must be located within a commutable distance of Ahmedabad, Gujarat.





⭐ Valuable to Have

- Experience with STM32 or other ARM-based microcontrollers.
- Knowledge of power electronics, DC-DC converters, voltage regulation, and circuit protection.
- Understanding of advanced PCB concepts, including stack-up planning, controlled impedance, EMI/EMC, and thermal management.
- Familiarity with BLDC motors, ESCs, IMUs, GPS/GNSS, flight controllers, and telemetry systems.
- Hands-on experience with PCB fabrication, soldering, board bring-up, and hardware debugging.
- Previous projects in robotics, UAVs, embedded systems, or electronics product development.

? How You'll Fit In

You will be part of our Research & Development team, working closely with engineers across electronics, embedded systems, and UAV development.

Your contributions will directly support the development of in-house electronic hardware and onboard systems. You will gain exposure to the complete engineering lifecycle - architecture, design, development, prototyping, integration, and validation.

We value engineering fundamentals, technical curiosity, practical problem-solving, and the ability to take ownership of challenging tasks.

? Who Should Apply?

We are looking for builders - individuals who enjoy experimenting with circuits, writing firmware, designing PCBs, debugging hardware, and solving problems that don't always have ready-made solutions.

You don't need prior aerospace industry experience. What matters is your technical foundation, hands-on ability, and enthusiasm for building real-world engineering solutions.

? Interested in building something that flies?

Share your resume along with details of your technical projects, embedded systems work.

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- email: [email protected] OR
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