Senior Engineer II - RF Engineer

Asteria Aerospace Ltd is a full-stack drone technology company providing actionable intelligence from aerial data. We develop deeply customized drone solutions for government and enterprise customers using our in-house hardware design, software development, and manufacturing capabilities. We have been a trusted partner to provide long-term and quality-focused drone products & services to the defence & homeland security, agriculture, oil & gas, energy & utilities, telecommunications, mining, and construction sectors. Our drone solutions protect borders and facilities, improve farm yields, inspect critical assets, and monitor construction sites using the power of aerial intelligence. Asteria Aerospace is a subsidiary of Jio Platforms Ltd, which is a majority-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd.

If drones excite and inspire you, we would love to have you as a part of our growing team of change-makers. Don’t simply watch the latest tech unfold, be a part of creating the future with us!

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Job Designation: RF Engineer

Job Description:

Apply RF systems engineering principles to design, integrate, test and optimize RF communication systems for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), with primary focus on RF optimization of existing UAV platforms and development of RF networks using COTS components for new UAV platforms. Ensure technical feasibility, performance, scalability, and reliability of RF systems.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform complete link budget calculations (FSPL, fade margin, cable losses, antenna gain, polarization losses, RF losses, etc.)
• Evaluate and shortlist COTS radios, antennas, RF cables, connectors, filters and amplifiers.
• Optimize RF architecture, component placement, antenna location and RF interconnects considering airframe effects, multipath, shadowing, and BVLOS constraints
• Conduct RF characterization, optimization and performance validation through field testing and lab measurements
• Analyze RSSI, SNR, noise floor, interference sources, and spectrum occupancy, link stability and RF performance data to identify and resolve RF degradation in existing UAV platforms.
• Define RF qualification test plans (range testing, EMI/EMC considerations, environmental validation)
• Troubleshoot and optimize RF communication issues at system
• Design and optimize RF networks/architectures for new UAV platforms using COTS RF components, considering system requirements, frequency bands, link budget, interfaces, power, RF losses and physical constraints.
• Perform RF performance assessment and optimization of existing UAV platforms and recommend design, component, antenna, placement and interconnect improvements based on measured performance

Qualifications: Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering or related field.

Relevant Experience: 8-10 years in RF systems, RF communication, wireless systems or RF engineering

Desired Skills & Characteristics:

• RF architecture and performance optimization for UAVs.
• Selection and integration of COTS RF components for UAV RF networks.
• Strong understanding of RF systems, electromagnetics, RF propagation, link budgets, antenna fundamentals and RF network design
• Experience with wireless communication systems, RF interfaces and communication protocols
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzer, VNA, signal generator, power meter, and RF measurement tools.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Problem solving skills, analytical mindset, attention to detail
• Ability to self-manage