Reports To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Key Responsibilities

• Embedded System & PCB Design:

  • Architect and develop embedded systems and custom PCB layouts for wearable devices, integrating EEG and PPG biosensors for real-time physiological data acquisition.

  • Design compact, multi-layer PCBs using tools like Altium or KiCAD, optimizing for signal integrity, power efficiency, and form factor in 3D-printed wearables.

  • Integrate biosensors, microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M), and wireless modules (BLE, Wi-Fi) into robust, user-friendly designs.

• Firmware Development:

  • Develop and optimize firmware in Embedded C/C++ for real-time biosensor data preprocessing, noise filtering, and secure transmission to cloud or mobile platforms.

  • Implement embedded algorithms for signal processing (e.g., EEG brainwave analysis, PPG heart rate variability) in collaboration with signal processing and AI teams.

• Technical Leadership:

  • Lead and mentor a team of embedded and hardware engineers, fostering innovation and technical excellence.

  • Collaborate with AI, software, and mechanical design teams to ensure seamless integration of embedded systems and PCBs with AI-driven analytics and wearable enclosures.

  • Oversee supply chain activities, including component selection, procurement, and vendor coordination for PCB fabrication and production.

• Compliance & Validation:

  • Ensure embedded systems and PCB designs adhere to industry standards for safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and software reliability.

  • Perform hardware bring-up, PCB debugging, and validation using tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and logic analyzers.

  • Conduct unit, integration, and regression testing to ensure system robustness and biosensor data accuracy.

• Innovation & Scalability:

  • Drive advancements in biosensor integration, low-power IoT, and neurotech to inform product roadmaps.

  • Design flexible embedded and PCB architectures to accommodate evolving use cases and additional biosensors.

  • Validate electronic circuits (analog and digital), ensuring compliance with design standards and manufacturability.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Instrumentation and Control, or a related field from a reputed institution.

• Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in embedded systems development and PCB design, with 3+ years in a leadership role.

  • Proven expertise in designing low-power embedded systems and PCBs for wearables, with experience integrating biosensors like EEG and PPG.

  • Hands-on experience in firmware development for real-time signal processing and wireless connectivity.

• Technical Skills:

  • Expert proficiency in Embedded C/C++ for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, mandatory).

  • Advanced experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCAD) for multi-layer board layouts, schematic capture, and design rule checks.

  • Strong knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART) and wireless technologies (BLE, Wi-Fi).

  • Proficiency in IDEs (e.g., STM32Cube, mandatory) and debugging interfaces (Serial Wire, JTAG).

  • Expertise in RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) and bare-metal programming for resource-constrained environments.

  • Hands-on experience with hardware and PCB debugging using oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and function generators.

  • Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, Multisim) for analog and digital design validation.

  • Working knowledge of Git for version control and collaborative development.

  • Understanding of industry standards for wearable device safety and performance.

• Soft Skills:

  • Exceptional leadership and mentorship skills to guide a high-performing engineering team.

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with a passion for innovation.

  • Excellent communication skills to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience with EEG and PPG-based wearables in neurotech or health monitoring applications.

• Knowledge of AI/ML integration in embedded systems for real-time physiological data processing.

• Familiarity with 3D-printed hardware design or wearable device development.

• Experience with cloud-based data pipelines and DBMS for biosensor data storage and analysis.

Why Neurostellar?

• Transformative Impact: Lead the development of EEG and PPG-driven wearables that redefine peak mental and cognitive performance.

• Innovative Ecosystem: Work with cutting-edge neurotech, AI, and 3D printing technologies at IIT Madras Research Park, a hub for deep tech innovation.

• Elite Mentorship: Collaborate with industry leaders like Swapnil Jain, co-founder of Ather Energy and a Neurostellar angel investor, whose guidance fuels our vision.

• Career Acceleration: Shape the future of a high-growth neurotech startup in a market projected to reach 300 Billion USD by 2030.

• Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate, interdisciplinary team united by a mission to unlock human potential through technology.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience with embedded systems, PCB design, and biosensor-based wearables here and mail to brains@neuro-stellar.com  with the subject line: “Embedded Lead – Neurostellar”. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a technical interview, coding challenge, and a final discussion with the leadership team.