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We are looking for an experienced Embedded Hardware/PCB Design Engineer to design a custom, compact AIO avionics board for a sub-250 g light-show drone. The board will combine the flight-controller hardware and RTK-GNSS positioning system into a single lightweight PCB. The engineer will be responsible for taking the hardware from requirements to a complete, manufacturing-ready PCB design, including component selection, system architecture, schematic design, PCB layout, and design-for-manufacturing. Key requirements: Strong embedded hardware and schematic design experience Experience designing STM32H7-based hardware Advanced multilayer PCB design using Altium Designer or KiCad Experience with GNSS/RTK integration, RF layout and EMI/noise management Strong BOM/component selection and DFM knowledge UAV/flight-controller hardware experience is highly preferred Expected deliverables: Complete system architecture, finalized BOM, schematic source files, PCB layout source files, Gerbers/ODB++, pick-and-place and manufacturing/assembly documentation. Applicants who have previously designed flight controllers, UAV avionics, GNSS/RTK hardware or similar compact sensor-heavy embedded boards will be strongly preferred. Please include examples of relevant boards you have personally designed.
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With a Master's in Embedded Systems, I am impeccably equipped to lead the design of your lightweight drone's avionics system. My career has been dedicated to delivering robust embedded solutions, especially focusing on hardware and PCB design. Specifically, my command over Altium Designer and KiCad - which you require - has led to successful, refined boards that have been deeply integrated into their intended products. Through my extensive experience designing STM32H7-based hardware, I've developed a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in such projects. Furthermore, my specific expertise in GNSS/RTK integration, RF layout, EMI/noise management, and UAV/flight-controller hardware will undoubtedly lend crucial insight to your project. It is important to note that I don't just deliver boards; I provide comprehensive solutions from system architecture to finalized BOMs and complete manufacturing documentation. This broad-scope approach has been well-received in my previous projects and I'm confident it'll be similarly valuable for your avionics board design initiative. Please feel free to review some of my previous work which includegnBmpds physical embodiments of impeccable boards that satisfy user requirements and adhere strictly to DFM principles.
₹75,000 INR in 30 days
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With over a decade of experience in circuit design and electronic engineering, I believe I'm the ideal fit for your UAV avionics project. My skills not only include strong embedded hardware and schematic design, but also advanced multilayer PCB layout using industry-leading tools such as Altium Designer and KiCad, two of your preferred software packages. Additionally, I possess considerable expertise with STM32H7-based hardware design that would be directly relevant to your project. Before grabbing this opportunity, I have designed a variety of boards that match the specifications required in this project. My portfolio includes flight controllers, UAV avionics, and compact sensor-heavy embedded boards among others. This extensive background and hands on experience make me traverse through the process of taking the hardware from requirements to a complete, manufacturing-ready PCB design efficiently. What sets me apart from other candidates is my deep understanding of GNSS/RTK integration, RF layout and EMI/noise management which are essential for your lightweight drone's robust avionics performance. Finally, with every project that I do I am committed to delivering top-notch results. By hiring me, you can expect a flawless system architecture, finalized BOM, schematic source files, PCB layout source files etc., all backed by a DFM-centric approach. Let's transform your vision into an impeccable reality!
₹75,000 INR in 15 days
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Hi there, I carefully reviewed your requirements for the custom AIO avionics board and can handle the complete hardware development from system architecture and component selection through schematic capture, multilayer PCB layout, DFM, and manufacturing files. I have strong experience with STM32-based embedded hardware, compact multilayer PCB design, GNSS/RF integration, power architecture, sensor interfaces, controlled-impedance routing, EMI/EMC considerations, and production-ready design using Altium Designer and KiCad. I am comfortable working with the STM32H7 platform and the interfaces involved in this design, including GNSS/RTK, IMUs, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, external memory, and debugging interfaces. Given my hardware and PCB design background, I can move quickly while keeping weight, board size, RF performance, reliability, and manufacturability as primary design constraints. I can deliver the complete editable source files, BOM, Gerbers/ODB++, CPL, assembly documentation, and fabrication notes. I can also provide examples of relevant embedded and multilayer PCB work for review. Just send me a message with the detailed requirements and mechanical constraints, and I can get started. Best regards, Samuel tshibangu
₹56,000 INR in 1 day
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Being a Systems Architect with extensive experience in physical-world hardware integration, I am confident that I can design the perfect AIO avionics board for your sub-250 g light-show drone. My portfolio showcases a wide range of projects involving intricate designs and complex hardware integrations, such as fiber glass submarines, anti-jamming drone frames, and aircraft communication equipment for mountain RF. These projects highlight my ability to overcome challenges and implement scalable systems on both software and electronics fronts. In addition to the above mentioned projects, I have also worked on UAV avionics and created specifically designed flight controllers which will be beneficial for your project. Over my 27-year career, I have become well acquainted with several relevant technologies such as FPGA & RF (useful for Digital Down Conversion IP Cores), STM32 SoCs (which you recommended) and Altium Designer (vital for multilayer PCB architecture).
₹47,500 INR in 7 days
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Hi, Hope you are well. It sounds like a great job and aligns with where I'd like to take my career. I'm eager to learn more. I have experience over the past fifteen years as a PCB Design Engineer at Global Engineering services and RWR Private Ltd. You can visit my freelancer profile page; https://www.freelancer.com/u/ahsanfreelancer7 I’ve been consistently committed to Specific goals, skills or traits the new job entails. Could we schedule some time to discuss about opportunity in more detail? I’d welcome the opportunity to learn more about the role and share how my skills and experiences would benefit you. I’m available to talk at any time. I look forward to speaking with you. Best, AHSAN ULLAH
₹47,500 INR in 30 days
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I've spent 20+ years in electronics and compact PCB design, including dense mixed-signal boards that combine a flight controller and supporting hardware in a tight footprint, which is exactly this all-in-one avionics board. A sub-250 g light-show drone board is won on density and integrity: fitting the flight controller and the rest into a compact stack-up while keeping power clean and the sensitive signals quiet. What I'd do: - An all-in-one board combining the flight-controller hardware and the supporting circuitry. - A careful multilayer stack-up and layout for a compact, low-weight board with clean power and grounding. - Correct footprints, DFM-clean to your fab, with Gerbers and BOM. - Design notes on the trade-offs and any risks before you commit to fab. You get a compact avionics board laid out to actually fly in a sub-250 g build, ready to fabricate. One thing to confirm: which flight-controller MCU and sensors are you standardizing on, and what board outline and layer count are you targeting? I can start right away.
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