Junior Design Engineer – IoT & Embedded Systems

Location: Islamabad / Rawalpindi

About the role

IRADA is seeking a motivated Junior Design Engineer to support the development of innovative IoT and Embedded Systems products. This role offers an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to gain hands-on experience in hardware design, PCB development, prototyping, and testing while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in schematic design and PCB layout for embedded and IoT-based products.
• Support hardware prototyping, bring-up, testing, and debugging activities.
• Work with development boards and wireless modules such as ESP32, STM32, and Arduino platforms.
• Review datasheets, reference designs, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with senior hardware and firmware engineers on product development activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, design records, and test reports.
• Support validation, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant hardware design experience. Final-year projects, internships, research work, or hands-on academic experience in hardware design will also be considered.

Skills

Core Required Skills

• Basic to working knowledge of schematic design and PCB layout using Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar tools.
• Understanding of power supplies, digital/analog circuits, and microcontroller interfacing.
• Familiarity with IoT development platforms such as ESP32, STM32, and Arduino.
• Basic knowledge of hardware testing and debugging using lab equipment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to soldering, PCB assembly, rework, and hardware prototyping.
• Basic understanding of EMI/EMC concepts and PCB grounding practices.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• Experience with wireless technologies including Wi-Fi, BLE, and Zigbee.
• Awareness of CE, FCC, RoHS, and related compliance standards.