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.