Assistant Manager RF Technology

GMR Energy; Varanasi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Energy is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager RF Technology to support the design, deployment, testing, and optimization of RF-based smart metering solutions in India.

The role involves leading RF architecture planning, performing link budget analyses, and coordinating with firmware, embedded and field deployment teams for large-scale rollouts across urban and rural areas. Mentorship and project planning support are also part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on RF communication expertise for smart metering systems.
• Ability to work with hardware, firmware and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate and support RF systems used in smart metering solutions.
• Lead RF architecture planning for meters, data concentrators and head-ends.
• Perform RF link budget, coverage and performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot RF issues in deployed networks and participate in field trials.

Skills

RF communication

Mesh networks

Link budget

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.Tech./BCA/MCA

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager RF Technology to support the design, deployment, testing, and optimization of RF-based smart metering solutions.

2.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accountabilities KPI

• Design, evaluate, and support RF communication systems used in smart metering solutions (RF mesh, point-to-multipoint, etc.).
• Lead and contribute to RF architecture planning for smart meters, data concentrators, and head-end systems.
• Perform RF link budget analysis, coverage planning, and performance optimization in urban and rural field conditions.
• Analyse and troubleshoot RF performance issues in deployed smart metering networks.
• Work closely with meter OEMs, chipset vendors, and system integrators on RF-related topics.
• Coordinate with firmware, embedded, and backend teams to ensure seamless RF communication and system integration.
• Participate in field trials, pilots, and large-scale rollouts of RF-based smart metering networks.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Assist managers in project planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication.

1. Network Reliability - Successful daily meter communication rate a Target- 99.9%
2. Root Cause Documentation - RF issues with RCA documented a Target - a 95%
3. Training Sessions Delivered - RF training / walkthroughs a Target -a 10 annually
4. Installation Compliance - Adherence to RF installation SOPs a Target a 100%
5. DeadZone Identification Accuracy - Correct identification of poor RF areas a Target- 95%
6. Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR RF Field Issues) - Time to resolve RF connectivity issues a Target- 48 hrs
7. FieldLevel Resolution Rate - Issues resolved without escalation
8. Ownership Visibility - Clear ownership of RF issues a Target a High
9. Stakeholder Satisfaction - Feedback from IT / rollout heads a Target -a 4.5 / 5

SKILLS AND KNOWEDLGE:

The role requires hands-on expertise in RF communication technologies used in smart electricity meters and the ability to work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and field deployment teams.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

BCA/MCA/B.Tech.

RELEVENT AND TOTAL EXPERIENCE:

5 to10 years in RF / wireless technology roles. Minimum 1 year hands-on experience in RF-based smart metering solutions.