AZ-Robotics is a Vietnam-based company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). We are looking for a PCB Designer with 3+ years (Mid-level) or 5+ years (Senior) of experience to join our hardware team. In this role, you will design schematics and PCB layouts for our core UAV electronics — flight controllers, ESCs, motor drivers, data link transceivers, and companion computers — and work closely with firmware, RF, and mechanical engineers to bring high-performance, mission-ready drone platforms to production.

Design schematics and multi-layer PCB layouts for UAV electronics, including flight controllers, ESCs, motor drivers, data link transceivers, and companion computer boards
Use industry-standard EDA tools (Altium Designer, KiCad, or equivalent) to deliver production-ready board designs, including library/footprint management and version control
Design RF and wireless data link hardware (sub-GHz, 2.4/5.8 GHz, LTE/5G modules) with attention to impedance control, antenna matching, and link reliability for long-range UAV operation
Design and maintain power electronics for ESCs and motor drivers (high-current MOSFET stages, gate drivers, current sensing) and sensor/peripheral interfacing for IMUs, barometers, GNSS, and payload modules
Drive component selection, BOM optimization, and DFM/DFA reviews; coordinate with EMS partners on prototype runs and mass production
Lead prototype bring-up, board-level debugging, and system-level validation on the bench and in flight test campaigns
Analyze and resolve signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal issues — critical for compact, vibration-prone, weight-constrained UAV hardware
Collaborate closely with firmware, embedded software, and mechanical engineers to ensure clean electrical/mechanical integration into the airframe
Produce clear hardware documentation: schematics, layout notes, fabrication/assembly drawings, test procedures, and validation reports

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunications, or a related field
3+ years of PCB design experience for Mid-level, or 5+ years for Senior, ideally on embedded/control or UAV/robotics hardware
Proven track record in schematic capture and multi-layer PCB layout (4–8+ layers), through to PCBA release
Solid grasp of analog, digital, and power electronics design, including signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal management
Hands-on experience designing around MCUs/SoCs (STM32, ESP32, NXP i.MX, NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi CM, or similar) and embedded peripherals
Working knowledge of embedded communication buses: SPI, I²C, UART, CAN/CAN-FD, USB, Ethernet, and similar
Comfortable with lab equipment for bring-up and debugging: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, DC load, and power supplies

Preferred Skills

Experience designing RF / wireless data link hardware (sub-GHz, 2.4/5.8 GHz, or cellular) including antenna and matching networks
Knowledge of Li-ion/LiPo battery management systems (BMS), DC-DC converters, and BLDC motor control hardware
Understanding of safety, reliability, and ruggedization requirements for aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical systems
Experience working directly with PCB fabs and EMS partners through prototype, NPI, and mass production stages

Nice-to-Have Experience

Prior work on drone/UAV, robotics, or aerospace electronics platforms
Hands-on ESC design experience, familiarity with FOC/BLDC motor control, or high current power electronics layout
Familiarity with regulatory standards relevant to RF, EMI/EMC, or aviation electronics (FCC, CE, DO-160, or local equivalents)
Experience with environmental and stress testing: vibration, thermal cycling, HALT, and reliability validation

Competitive salary aligned with experience level (Mid / Senior) plus performance-based incentives
Opportunity to design hardware that flies — across flight controllers, ESCs, data links, and companion computers for real UAV missions
A collaborative, fast-moving engineering team where hardware, firmware, and flight engineers work side by side
Clear career growth path from Mid to Senior to Lead, with training and conference support
Modern EDA tools, well-equipped lab, and flexible working arrangements

Join AZ-Robotics to help design and build the next generation of UAV platforms — from the schematic up.