Senior Engineer – Communications (Autonomous Systems)
Bangalore | Full-Time | 5–8 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
