RF & Communications Systems Engineer

Role Overview:

We are building robust, long-range, low-latency communication systems for UAVs and autonomous platforms. You will design, test, and optimize RF links for telemetry, command, video, and inter-vehicle networking.

Responsibilities:

* Design and integrate RF communication systems for air and ground

* Work on telemetry, command, payload data, and video links

* Handle link budgeting, range estimation, and antenna selection

* Optimize latency, bandwidth, and reliability

* Work on error correction, packetization, and retransmission strategies

* Implement link monitoring, health reporting, and failover

* Test and validate RF performance in field conditions

* Work on EMI/EMC, grounding, and interference mitigation

* Support multi-vehicle networking and relay systems

Required Skills:

* Strong understanding of RF fundamentals and wireless communication

* Experience with radios, modems, antennas, and RF front ends

* Experience with UART, Ethernet, SPI, and network stacks

* Understanding of link budget, SNR, noise, modulation, and coding

* Experience debugging RF systems with spectrum analyzers or SDRs

Good to Have:

* Experience with SDR (HackRF, USRP, etc.)

* Experience with mesh or multi-hop networks

* Experience with video transmission systems

* Experience in UAV, robotics, or defense systems

Experience Level: 26 years

You will build:

* Telemetry and command links

* Video and payload data links

* RF health and link management system

* Multi-vehicle and relay communication architecture

Company Description

Flying Wedge Defence (FWD) is a pioneering deep tech defense company specializing in AI warfare, Autonomous Combat Aircraft, and UAV systems. Committed to enhancing national security, FWD designs smart and cost-effective air defense technologies that aim to reduce human risks on the battlefield. With a steadfast vision to MAKE IN INDIA & EXPORT TO THE WORLD, FWD is dedicated to innovation in advanced defense solutions that set new standards globally.