Hardware R&D Full Stack Engineer

Role: Full Time, Onsite (Bangalore)

About the Role

GiftdMinds is seeking Interns and Freshers/Recent Grads with 0-2 years of hands-on experience in Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Aerospace Engineering. This is a Full Stack role, encompassing both Hardware and Software aspects.

Key Responsibilities (Research & Development - Engineering)

• Hardware R&D & Rapid Prototyping (MUST HAVE - ALL TRACKS)

• Hands-on experience in Core electronics, embedded systems, and firmware development (STM32, ESP32, IOT Sensors).

• Assist in wiring, testing, and integrating microcontrollers, power systems, drivers, and sensors.

• 2 and 3 Layer PCB prototyping skills using EasyEDA or KiCad.

• Utilize 3D Design and 3D Printing skills for rapid prototype development.

• Track Robotics: Robotics, Control Systems and Simulation

• Implement and tune PID and model-based controllers for robotic actuation.

• Work with simulators such as Gazebo, Webots, Isaac Sim, or custom simulation environments.

• Perform kinematic, dynamic, and structural analysis to validate designs.

• Implement ROS1/ROS2 nodes, topics, services, and actions.

• Integrate sensors (IMUs, encoders, force sensors, cameras) and actuators (servos, BLDCs, ESCs, linear actuators).

• Develop URDF/SRDF models and integrate them into simulation.

• Track UAV & ROVs

• Actual flight skill – DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate, OR 50+ genuine flying hours that can be demonstrated.

• Hands-on building of quadcopters / multirotors from the frame up.

• Deep working knowledge of flight controllers (Pixhawk, SpeedyBee, Cube, etc.), ESCs, power distribution boards, and telemetry systems.

• Drone calibration, tuning, and ground station setup (Mission Planner / QGroundControl).

• Comfortable with ArduPilot / PX4 / Betaflight / INAV and MAVLink.

• Experience with building and flying RC Planes (Aeromodelling).

• Track Aerospace: Amateur Rocketry & SatComm

• Hands-on knowledge and experience in Propulsion / Aero-structures / Avionics / Payload & Recovery to assist in building sounding rockets (COTS + SRAD).

• Hands-on experience with RF circuitry and components design and testing, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analysers, Signal Generators, and VNAs.

• Preferred: Hands-on Experience as a Licensed Amateur HAM Radio operator with HF, VHF, and UHF radio (HAMSATs) and satellite communication (AMSATs).

• Good To Have: Stargazing and Visual Astronomy - Hands-on experience with Newtonian, Dobsonian Reflective Telescopes, Astrophotography.

Projects at GiftdMinds

The selected candidate will work on one of the following projects based on their skill-set, hands-on experience, and knowledge depth:

• In-house 3D Printer with 3D Laser cutting swappable rig
• 12-inch, collapsible, Dobsonian Telescope with automated star tracker
• RC Plane with FPV + Head tracking camera control
• Autonomous Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) / ROV (Submarine) and Swarm Drones
• A Disney BDX droid-like bipedal Robot (MicroDuck)
• A solid motor amateur (COTS and SRAD), sounding Rocket with target apogee of 10Kms
• A Radio and Satellite communication Ground station for HAM Radio, geo-stationary, FM satellites, International Space Station (ISS), and Radio Astronomy.

Impact

• Make In India, Viksit Bharat Mission, Future Innovators.
• GiftdMinds Engineers dedicate 15-20% of time and effort mentoring young minds (age 10-15) with hands-on advanced R&D research and practical skill development in Space-Tech, UAVs, Mechatronics, Robotics, EVs, and beyond.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must Have Hands-on Skills:

• Mechanical + Core Electronics

• At least 100+ hours of 3D Design (Fusion preferably) & 3D Printing (FDM) experience

• IOT and Embedded (Arduino & Sensors, STM boards, LoRA, GSM/GPS, IMUs etc.)

• PCB Design and Fabrication hands-on skills

• For Track Robotics:

• ROS1/ROS2

• Gazebo, Webots, Isaac Sim (or similar simulators)

• URDF/SRDF

• For Track UAV & ROVs:

• DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate / 50+ flying hours

• Pixhawk, SpeedyBee, Cube (or similar flight controllers)

• Mission Planner / QGroundControl

• ArduPilot / PX4 / Betaflight / INAV / MAVLink

• For Track Aerospace:

• RF circuitry and components design and testing

• Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analysers, Signal Generators, VNAs

• Preferred: Licensed Amateur HAM Radio operator (HF, VHF, UHF)

• Good To Have: Experience with Newtonian, Dobsonian Reflective Telescopes, Astrophotography

Qualifications

• Interns and Freshers/Recent Grads in Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Aerospace Engineering.

How To Apply

• Email your resume along with a GDrive link containing pictures and videos of your past hardware projects (Fusions 3D design, PCB Designs, IOT projects, Drone builds etc.).
• Select which track you are most excited to be part of and showcase the hands-on skills and experience you have that makes you a perfect candidate for that track.
• Mention any National and International level Rocketry, UAV, CubeSat, Formula Automotive competition participation and wins.
• In your email, mention:
• Earliest possible date you can join (preference given to candidates who can join immediately or within a few weeks).
• If seeking an internship, state the duration of that internship.