Technical Assistant / Laboratory Support Technician - Embedded Systems

Job Summary

About Nabhdrishti Aerospace Nabhdrishti Aerospace is a deep-tech aerospace company developing indigenous micro gas turbine engines and propulsion systems for aviation and defence applications. We are building complex, high-performance products from the ground up, with a mission to create globally competitive aerospace propulsion technology from India. As we move from product development and testing toward commercialization, industrialization, and scaling our product line, we are looking for a high-ownership individual and a team-player to work across some of the company’s most important priorities. Job Role The Technical Assistant / Laboratory Support Technician will provide hands-on technical support for the development, assembly, integration and testing of embedded electronic systems and laboratory prototypes. The candidate should have a Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics or a related field, with a practical understanding of electronic circuits and the ability to work independently with laboratory equipment, circuit assemblies, wiring and test setups.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electronic circuits using breadboards, development boards and prototype assemblies.

• Read and understand basic circuit diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Perform through-hole and basic SMD soldering and rework.

• Prepare and assemble PCB-based electronic assemblies.

• Perform PCB assembly inspection, continuity checks and basic troubleshooting.

• Carry out wiring, harness preparation, connector assembly and subsystem interconnections.

• Integrate electronic subsystems, sensors, actuators, power supplies and controllers as per defined procedures.

• Set up laboratory test benches and experimental setups.

• Follow established test procedures and test instructions.

• Perform functional, electrical and subsystem-level testing and record test observations, measurements and results accurately.

• Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, components and test fixtures.

• Maintain proper records of assembly, testing, modifications and test results.

• Prepare basic test reports, checklists and other laboratory documentation.

• Follow laboratory safety, ESD protection and good electronic assembly practices.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems or a related engineering discipline.

• Good practical understanding of basic electronic circuits and components.

• Hands-on experience with breadboard circuit assembly.

• Good soldering and desoldering skills.

• Familiarity with sensors, connectors, cables and electronic interfaces.

• Ability to use laboratory test equipments like multimeter and oscilloscope for basic testing and troubleshooting.

• Ability to follow test procedures accurately and maintain test records.

• Good hands-on aptitude and willingness to work in a laboratory/prototype-development environment.

Good to Have

• Exposure to embedded systems and microcontroller-based circuits.

• Experience with development boards and prototype embedded systems.

• Experience in subsystem integration and laboratory test setups.

• Familiarity with ESD-safe handling and electronics laboratory practices.

• Exposure to automotive, aerospace, industrial automation or other embedded-system applications.

Educational Qualification Essential: Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems or a related field. Experience 2–5 years of relevant experience in electronics assembly, embedded systems laboratories, PCB assembly, testing or system integration. Fresh Diploma holders with strong practical electronics skills and hands-on laboratory/project experience may also be considered.