Senior Hardware Mentor

Location: Mumbai (Work from Office)

Employment Type: Full-time

About Athena

Athena is India's largest and fastest-growing organization in the premium undergraduate study-abroad space. Founded a decade ago by two Princeton graduates, Poshak Agrawal and Rahul Subramaniam, Athena is headquartered in Gurgaon with offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, and has catered to students from over 26 countries.

Athena's vision is to help students become the best version of themselves. Through our transformative and holistic life-coaching programs, we encourage students to embrace both depth and breadth—sciences and humanities—and apply their knowledge to address local and global challenges.

Our flagship program has guided students to secure admissions into the world's most prestigious universities, including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Cambridge, MIT, Brown, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Chicago, among many others.

With a legacy as pioneers in the study-abroad process and a culture rooted in creativity, openness, and growth, Athena offers the perfect platform for individuals looking to build a lasting career in education and consulting.

Learn more: Athena Education

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate Hardware Mentor who has hands-on experience in hardware product development and enjoys working on real-world technology projects. The role involves mentoring students, developing hardware solutions, collaborating with clients, and leading end-to-end product development from concept to prototype.

This position is ideal for someone who has worked in a product-based environment and enjoys solving practical engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor students on hardware development projects.
• Design and develop embedded hardware solutions.
• Create CAD models and 3D product designs.
• Develop prototypes using microcontroller platforms such as Arduino, ESP32, STM32, or similar.
• Design, test, troubleshoot, and improve hardware systems.
• Collaborate with clients to understand project requirements and provide technical guidance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including software/app developers.

Required Skills

• 4–5 years of hands-on experience in hardware/product development.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and electronics.
• Experience working with microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32, STM32 or equivalent).
• Proficiency in CAD/3D modeling tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Creo, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Knowledge of PCB design and hardware debugging.
• Experience in prototype development and testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and client interaction skills.

Preferred Skills

• Product design experience in a product-based company.
• Ability to create concept sketches (good to have).
• Experience with IoT-based projects.
• Knowledge of sensors, communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C), and wireless technologies.

What We're Looking For

• Someone who enjoys building products from scratch.
• Ability to independently mentor and solve technical challenges.
• Comfortable interacting with clients and presenting technical solutions.