Field Technician Platform/Payload

Sisir Radar Private Limited; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sisir Radar Private Limited in Kolkata is seeking a Field Technician for Platform/Payload to support installation, integration, and maintenance of drone-borne SAR systems. The role involves mechanical, electrical, and RF subsystems, including field checks and calibration.

You will work with engineering teams during field trials, assist in calibration of radar payloads, and help ensure safe operation of equipment while occasionally traveling to test ranges or customer sites.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electro-mechanical assemblies, including installation, wiring, and basic mechanical fitting on platforms such as drones or similar systems.
• % Knowledge of electronics, RF components, and sensors, with the ability to use test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and basic diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with field testing procedures, including pre-flight checks, system calibration, fault isolation, and routine preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills for logging test outcomes, maintenance records, and issue tracking in a clear and organized manner.
• Comfort working in outdoor and field environments, following safety guidelines, and handling sensitive equipment with care.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with engineers, pilots, and other technicians during development and field trials.
• Relevant technical diploma or degree (e.g., in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related discipline); prior experience in UAVs, radar, or aerospace

Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, and maintain platform and payload components for drone-borne SAR systems.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight checks and troubleshoot field issues.
• Calibrate and align radar payloads; ensure safe and reliable operation of equipment.
• Document test results, configurations, and maintenance activities.
• Manage spare parts and tools; travel to test ranges or customer locations when required.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assemblies

Electronics and RF components

Field testing procedures

Reading technical drawings & SOPs

Documentation & reporting

Outdoor field work

Teamwork & communication

UAVs/Radar/Aerospace familiarity

Education

Diploma or degree in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related discipline

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Company Description Sisir Radar Private Limited is pioneering India's first drone-borne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system, built on the world’s highest-resolution L-band SAR technology. The company focuses on delivering all-weather, day-and-night, high-frequency imaging solutions that operate effectively through clouds, smoke, fog, and darkness. Its mission is to make advanced SAR technology and its outputs affordable and accessible for a wide range of commercial and strategic applications.

Role Description The Field Technician Platform/Payload role is a full-time, on-site position based in Kolkata. The technician will support the installation, integration, and maintenance of platform and payload components for drone-borne SAR systems, including mechanical, electrical, and RF subsystems. Daily responsibilities include conducting pre-flight and post-flight checks, troubleshooting field issues, performing routine inspections, and documenting test results, configurations, and maintenance activities. The role involves working closely with engineering teams during field trials, assisting in calibration and alignment of radar payloads, and ensuring safe and reliable operation of all equipment. The technician will also help manage spare parts and tools, adhere to safety protocols, and occasionally travel to test ranges or customer locations as required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assemblies, including installation, wiring, and basic mechanical fitting on platforms such as drones or similar systems.
• Knowledge of electronics, RF components, and sensors, with the ability to use test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and basic diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with field testing procedures, including pre-flight checks, system calibration, fault isolation, and routine preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills for logging test outcomes, maintenance records, and issue tracking in a clear and organized manner.
• Comfort working in outdoor and field environments, following safety guidelines, and handling sensitive equipment with care.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with engineers, pilots, and other technicians during development and field trials.
• Relevant technical diploma or degree (e.g., in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related discipline); prior experience in UAVs, radar, or aerospace