UAV Systems Engineer

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Systems Engineer

• Lead the

  design, integration, and validation

  of UAV communication systems including telemetry, command & control (C2), video transmission, and datalinks.
• Architect

  robust, redundant, and secure long-range communication links

  for UAV platforms (20+ km).
• Design solutions that are

  resilient to electronic warfare (EW) threats

  , including

  jamming, spoofing, and interception

  .
• Evaluate and integrate

  RF modules

  , SDRs (Software Defined Radios), and

  satellite communication systems

  (e.g., IRNSS/GAGAN, GPS/GNSS with NavIC compatibility).
• Work closely with avionics and embedded systems teams to integrate RF solutions with

  onboard computing and electronic boards

  .
• Lead component selection down to

  chip-level analysis and RF chain optimization

  , including filters, power amplifiers, LNA, mixers, etc.
• Develop and validate

  antenna systems

  , including selection, placement, orientation, and diversity (MIMO, beamforming, etc.).
• Collaborate with mechanical and design teams to ensure EMI/EMC standards and mechanical integration.
• Guide and review

  embedded software development

  related to communication protocols (e.g., MAVLink, TCP/IP over RF, custom RF stack).
• Contribute to

  flight test planning

  , RF range validation, spectrum monitoring, and field trials.
• Stay updated on the latest

  industry standards, MIL specs, EW trends

  , and communication security protocols.



• B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, Communications, Aerospace, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience

  in wireless communication systems, preferably in UAVs, aerospace, defence, or satellite systems.
• Deep knowledge of

  RF circuit design, RFICs

  , and

  system-level communication architecture

  .
• Strong expertise in

  anti-jamming and anti-spoofing systems

  , directional antennas, and frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS).
• Familiarity with

  EW threat scenarios

  and resilient communication architectures.
• Hands-on experience with

  Microhard, Silvus, Doodle Labs

  ,

  Honeywell

  or other UAV-specific communication modules.
• Experience working with

  embedded systems (STM32, PX4/Cube, etc.)

  , C/C++, and basic Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of

  EMI/EMC requirements

  , shielding, and grounding techniques.
• Experience in

  antenna design or selection

  , radiation pattern analysis, and RF propagation modelling.

• Experience in

  satellite communication integration

  and high-altitude UAV comms.
• Familiarity with regulatory and certification standards (DGCA, ITU, MIL-STD, etc.).
• Working knowledge of

  encryption and secure communication

  protocols.
• Experience in

  systems engineering tools

  (e.g., MATLAB, CST, HFSS, LabVIEW).
• Exposure to

  drone flight testing

  , data logging, and telemetry analysis.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge UAV systems solving real-world problems.
• Collaborative and fast-paced work culture with deep tech innovation.
• Autonomy to lead technical decisions and build scalable systems.
• Competitive compensation, ESOPs, and performance-based bonuses.