Payload RF Design Engineer

Samtel Avionics; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtel Avionics invites applications for a Payload RF Design Engineer with 1-4 years of experience in its space vertical, focusing on RF package design, high-power and low-power components, antenna design, simulation, and analysis for satellite payloads in Satcom applications.

Key responsibilities include designing RF packages for Ka-, S-, and X-band transponders, developing antennas with HFSS/CST simulations, and collaborating with systems engineering on link budgets and design optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in RF Engineering, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on microwave systems.
• 1-4 years of experience in RF/microwave design for space or defence applications, including simulation and analysis.
• Proficiency in RF tools HFSS, ADS, MATLAB and understanding of satellite frequency bands Ka, S, X.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate RF packages, including high-power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and filters for Ka-, S-, and X-band satellite transponders.
• Develop antennas and perform electromagnetic simulations using HFSS or CST to optimize payload performance.
• Collaborate with systems engineering to conduct link budget analysis, trade studies, and design optimization.

Skills

RF design

Antenna design

HFSS

MATLAB

ADS

Education

RF/Electronics/Aerospace engineering (microwave)

Tools

HFSS

ADS

MATLAB

CST

Job description

• Location:Gurgaon
• Experience Required:1-4 Years Experience
• Education:Bachelor's or Master's degree in RF Engineering, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on microwave systems.
• Industry:R&D and Manufacturing of state-of-the-art avionics-grade, defense-grade, and railway-grade equipment.

About Samtel

Samtel Avionics Ltd. (SA) is a key Indian player in high-technology products for avionics and military applications, rugged displays, cockpit displays and equipment for military and commercial platforms. Samtel Avionics straddles the entire value chain from design, development, manufacture, testing, qualification, repair & maintenance to obsolescence management of avionics products and equipment. Its products and services include Multi-Function Displays, Smart Multi-Function Displays, Displays for commercial aircraft, Head Up Displays, Helmet Mounted Sight Displays, Automated Test Equipment, Multifunction Indicators: 3ATI & 4ATI, Optronics, Rugged displays for Land, Naval and Airborne platforms, Built-to-print/Built-to-Specs manufacturing, MRO services, and Obsolescence Management.

Samtel HAL Display Systems Ltd. (SHDS) is a joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Samtel Avionics, and was created to address the avionics requirements including Test Benches and Systems for all HAL star platforms - both fixed and rotary wing. The Samtel-HAL JV already enjoys the unique distinction of being the first public-private partnership in defence avionics space in India to indigenously design, qualify and serial produce multifunction displays which are currently flying on Su-30 MKI.

About role:

SAMTEL Avionics invites applications for a Payload RF Design Engineer with 1-4 years of experience in its new space vertical, focusing on RF package design, high-power and low-power components, antenna design, simulation, and analysis for satellite payloads in Satcom applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and simulate RF packages, including high-power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and filters for Ka-band, S-band, and X-band satellite transponders.
• Develop antennas and perform electromagnetic simulations using tools like HFSS or CST to optimize payload performance and integration.
• Collaborate with systems engineering teams to conduct link budget analysis, trade studies, and design optimization for end-to-end satellite payload functionality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in RF Engineering, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on microwave systems.
• 1-4 years of experience in RF/microwave design for space or defence applications, including simulation and analysis.
• Proficiency in RF tools (HFSS, ADS, MATLAB) and understanding of satellite frequency bands (Ka, S, X).

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with high-power RF components, antenna prototyping, and thermal management in vacuum environments.
• Familiarity with space standards (ECSS, MIL-STD) and integration testing for payload subsystems.
• Strong analytical skills for optimizing designs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams at SAMTEL Avionics.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional, engineering-focused teams.
• Curious and eager to stay updated with new technologies and component trends.

Why apply

If you are looking for a role that combines technical ability and research thinking capacity within a cutting-edge, growing Global tech business, then this could be the role for you. If you meet the requirements above, then we’d love to hear from you.