We are looking for a Lead Solar Design Engineer to join our team, working on-site from our Bengaluru office. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in PVsyst, AutoCAD and Solar PV to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 10 to 15 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of PVsyst, AutoCAD and Solar PV. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds. Experience leading projects, mentoring others and influencing decisions will set you up for success in this role.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Aether Systems is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Lead Solar Design Engineer at Aether Systems, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Own key projects end to end, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring successful delivery.
- Identify capability gaps and contribute to hiring and team development.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing and documentation so the wider team can learn, scale and succeed.
- Uphold the company's values, policies, security requirements and standards of professional conduct in all activities.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
What we're looking for
10-15 years of professional experience in a Solar Design Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of PVsyst, AutoCAD and Solar PV
B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Aether Systems, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Company-funded health insurance with access to a wide network of hospitals and clinics, plus an annual preventive health check-up.
- A home-office set-up allowance plus the laptop, equipment and tools you need to work comfortably and productively.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- Regular recognition and appreciation for great work, both publicly and privately.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Structured mentorship, regular feedback and clear, transparent career-progression frameworks to help you grow.
- Regular team lunches, celebrations, offsites and social events that make work more fun, human and connected.
- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
- Free snacks, beverages and regular catered meals to keep you fuelled through the day.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- Support for relocation where relevant, to help you make a smooth move and settle in quickly.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Generous, fully paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
- A culture that actively encourages experimentation, stretch projects and learning from both wins and mistakes.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
- Transparent, structured pay bands and clear criteria for progression, so you always know how to grow your earnings.
- earned, casual and sick leave in line with company policy, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- Provident Fund (PF) contributions and gratuity in line with statutory requirements, helping you build long-term financial security for the future.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
- A performance-linked annual bonus that meaningfully rewards both your individual contribution and the company's success.
Education
B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering