UAV Systems Engineer

Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Department: R&D / Systems Engineering

Reporting To: CTO

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Engineer specializing in UAV Communication Systems to lead and innovate in the design, integration, and optimization of secure, long-range, and robust UAV communication architectures. The ideal candidate will have hands-on industry experience with wireless communication, RF systems, satellite communication, and electronic warfare (EW) survivability, including anti-jamming and anti-spoofing techniques. They will contribute to mission-critical communication reliability in tactical and harsh environments, with a deep understanding of both hardware and embedded systems.

• 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.