Engineer I - Communication

NewSpace Research and Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies in Bengaluru seeks a Communication Systems Engineer for developing and integrating advanced communication technologies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Responsibilities include managing operations, conducting tests, and collaborating across engineering teams. Preferred candidates should have 1-2 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or similar fields, and skills in RF communication, Python scripting, and more. Join us to innovate in aerospace systems.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in communication systems.
• Solid understanding of RF communication and wireless systems.
• Experience with embedded systems and digital communication concepts.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop advanced communication technologies for UAS.
• Integrate communication systems with autopilots and address real-world issues.
• Perform range tests to validate communication system performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

RF communication

Wireless systems

Networking fundamentals

Python scripting

Linux environment

Education

Bachelors in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Tools

Raspberry Pi

NVIDIA Jetson

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

India’s fastest growing Aerospace & Defence R&D company. NRT’s vision is to be a leader in creating Unmanned Aerospace Systems for the global market from India. NRT is today developing multiple programs in Next Generation Mission & Technologies (NGM&T) in Aerospace and Defence for Military and Civilian use by the Indian Ministry of Defence, National Disaster Response Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Telecommunications and more.

Key Responsibilities

Communication Systems Development

• Architect, design, and develop advanced communication technologies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Develop link budgets, RF propagation models, and evaluate channel behavior for diverse mission profiles.
• Drive evaluation and adoption of next-generation communication technologies
• Design and implement high-reliability RF and wireless links for command & control, telemetry, and video payload
• Build system-level proof-of-concepts and functional prototypes
• Integrate communication subsystems with avionics, mission computers, and onboard electronics

Communication Systems Integration

• Integrate communication systems with autopilots (Pixhawk, Cube, ArduPilot, PX4) and address real-world issues such as EMI/EMC, cabling, power budgets, and SWaP constraints
• Work with onboard computers (OBCs) such as Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, or similar platforms, using basic Python scripting for automation, telemetry handling, system monitoring, and communication-related utilities.
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering teams.

Manage Operations

• Perform range tests to validate command & control links, telemetry, radios, and video transmission systems.
• Conduct bench-level RF testing using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and SDR test setups.
• Lead out-station flight testing campaigns, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
• Validate and verify communication system performance using structured test cases
• Manage lifecycle issues related to communication hardware, software, and associated resources

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a hands‑on approach to problem solving.
• Solid understanding of RF communication, wireless systems, and networking fundamentals
• Knowledge of SDRs, embedded systems and digital communication concepts
• Exposure to Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson or similar SBCs
• Experience with Python scripting
• Familiarity with Linux working environment
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Bachelors in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)