Senior Engineer Communications (Autonomous Systems)
Bangalore | Full-Time | 58 Years Experience
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Communications Engineer to design and build robust, multimodal communication systems for autonomous platforms operating across challenging environments.
In this role, you will architect end-to-end communication infrastructure spanning underwater acoustic channels to satellite and RF systems, ensuring reliable connectivity for mission-critical operations. You will work across the full stack from physical layer signal behavior to network protocols and system integration enabling seamless data exchange, command, and control across dynamic operating conditions.
This is a high-impact role where you will solve complex problems in acoustic communication, RF systems, and real-time networking, while defining the communication backbone for next-generation autonomous systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement multimodal communication systems (acoustic, RF, satellite, cellular, optical)
- Architect seamless handoff between communication modes (underwater to surface)
- Develop and optimize underwater acoustic communication systems
- Design reliable communication links with link budgets, error correction, and adaptive modulation
- Conduct performance testing and validation in real-world marine environments
- Optimize network protocols, bandwidth usage, and QoS for mission-critical systems
- Implement data compression and prioritization strategies for low-bandwidth environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level integration
- Define communication APIs, data formats, and latency requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's in Electronics, Telecommunications, Signal Processing, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in embedded communication systems
- Strong experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
- Proficiency in C++ with experience in real-time systems
- Experience with RF communication systems (satellite, radio, cellular)
- Understanding of acoustic communication and signal processing
- Experience with network protocol stacks and embedded systems
- Familiarity with ROS2, DDS, and middleware communication
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with autonomous systems (AUV/UAV/ASV/AGV)
- Knowledge of underwater acoustic propagation and modeling
- Experience with acoustic modems (EvoLogics, Sonardyne, Teledyne, etc.)
- Experience with satellite communication systems (LEO/GEO Starlink, etc.)
- Background in FPGA or Software Defined Radio (SDR)
- Familiarity with secure communication protocols / defense standards
- Experience with field testing in harsh environments
Why Join Us
- Solve one of the hardest problems in engineering: reliable underwater communication
- Work on mission-critical systems with real-world impact
- Own and architect end-to-end communication systems
- Opportunity to grow into a technical leadership role
- Competitive compensation + health insurance
