ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are Hovering Solutions, a steadily growing company headquartered in Spain. In our development hub in Madrid city, Spain, we are creating disruptive technology solving a major problem related to the inspection and 3D digitalization of indoor/underground infrastructure using Autonomous Flying Robots. We highly value the contribution of all team members to the decision-making process enabling them to drive the growth of our company. Hence, we strive to create the best possible working atmosphere making feel the team members comfortable as we are highly interested in a long-term relationship with each person we hire.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Our flying robots integrate advanced perception, navigation and autonomy capabilities, requiring highly reliable electronic systems to support real missions. As technology developers, we design and implement our own hardware solutions, tailored to the demanding conditions of underground and confined environments. Starting with a HW/FW concept design, we address every single development step until it is implemented in a real mission: from a conceptual idea to a validated prototype, through manufacturing.
The candidate will be responsible for the design, development and validation of electronic hardware, coordinating a team of engineers and reporting to CTO. The role covers the full cycle from concept to testing, including prototyping, integration and support during field operations.
SUMMARY OF TASKS
§ Lead the electronics department, managing a team of electronic engineers and firmware programmers
§ Definition of hardware architecture
§ Lead the firmware design and development
§ Operative system customization to achieve maximum performance between SO and hardware parts
§ Schematic and PCB layout design including complex routing, compact packages (BGA among others), impedance matching, thermal management, etc., aimed to a high-density integration of semiconductors.
§ Prototypes testing and validation
§ Definition of quality check procedures
§ Supplier management, semiconductor selection and production follow-up
§ Firmware programming and adaptation to achieve maximum performance between SO (Linux based) and hardware.
§ Fully support during testing and implementation stages (national and international travelling may be required)
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
§ Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications or similar technical degree
§ 5+ years of experience in above mentioned tasks and responsibilities, preferably in embedded systems for robotics, drones or similar devices aimed to harsh/industrial environments operations
§ Expert knowledge of Altium Designer PCB design software
§ Knowledge in MCU programming
§ Fully knowledge of device-tree and other mechanisms to perfectly match SO kernel and hardware parts at maximum performance.
§ Knowledge in FPGA development (not mandatory, highly valuable).
§ Experience with embedded processors and high-speed communication buses (CSI, USB3.x, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, CSI)
§ Understanding of power electronics, battery management and motor drivers
§ Hands-on experience with hardware prototyping, debugging and lab equipment
§ Fluent English skills orally and written (B2 or higher)