RF Communication Engineer

Ethics Infotech; Vadodara; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethics Infotech LLP seeks an RF/Communications Engineer to own wireless links on UAVs, including control, telemetry, and video downlink. You’ll collaborate with UAV Systems, Electronics, and Embedded Engineers in a role critical for BVLOS operations and safe drone performance.

Primary responsibilities include RF design, antenna integration, link-budget analysis, and spectrum compliance within India’s regulatory framework.

Qualifications

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics & Communication, RF/wireless preferred.
• Strong RF fundamentals: frequency planning, link budgets, antenna theory.
• Hands-on with drone communication systems (2.4GHz/5.8GHz), telemetry radios, video transmission.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Ability to coordinate with mechanical and electronics teams on antenna placement and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and select control, telemetry, and video links based on range and latency.
• Perform frequency planning and interference analysis.
• Design or select antennas with airframe integration.
• Coordinate RF modules with UAV electronics stack.
• Evaluate link budgets under payload, altitude, and environmental conditions.
• Work with Embedded engineer on failsafe logic for link loss.
• Support ground and flight testing to validate range and latency.
• Stay current on spectrum licensing for drone links in India.
• Document RF architecture and test results.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Antenna theory

Link budgets

Frequency planning

Interference mitigation

Drone comms systems

Testing with RF equipment

Education

B.Tech/M.Tech Electronics & Communication (RF)

RF/wireless specialization

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

RF design tools

Job description

As part of the Drone (UAV) Development program at Ethics Infotech LLP, we are looking for an RF / Communications Engineer to own the design and reliability of all wireless links on the drone – control link, telemetry, and video downlink. This is a new specialization for our RD and Automation team and is critical for safe, reliable drone operation, especially for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) use cases. The role will work closely with the UAV Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, and Embedded Engineer.

Job Location: Vadodara

Office Hours: 09:30 am to 7 pm

Working Days: Mon - Sat

Weekly Off: 1 st , 3 rd 5 th Sat

Experience: 2+ Yrs

Role Responsibilities

• Design and select the control link (RC/uplink), telemetry link, and video downlink systems for the drone, based on range, latency, and reliability requirements.


• Perform frequency planning and interference analysis to ensure reliable communication across control, telemetry, and video channels.


• Design or select antennas (including placement on the airframe) in coordination with the UAV Systems Engineer to optimize range and signal quality without compromising aerodynamics or weight.


• Work with the PCB Designer and Electronics Engineer to integrate RF modules cleanly onto the drones electronics stack, minimizing noise and interference with other onboard systems.


• Evaluate and recommend link budget calculations to determine achievable range under various payload, altitude, and environmental conditions.


• Coordinate with the Embedded Engineer on failsafe logic for link loss (return-to-home, loss-of-signal behavior).


• Support ground and flight testing to validate communication range, latency, and robustness under real-world conditions.


• Stay current on spectrum allocation and licensing requirements relevant to drone communication links in India.


• Document RF system architecture, test results, and troubleshooting guides for the team.

Education/Qualification (if any Certification):

B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics Communication Engineering (RF/wireless specialization preferred)

• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals: frequency planning, link budgets, antenna theory, modulation schemes, and interference mitigation.


• Hands-on experience with common drone communication systems (e.g., 2.4GHz/5.8GHz RC links, telemetry radios, analog/digital video transmission systems).


• Familiarity with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators) for link testing and troubleshooting.


• Basic understanding of spectrum allocation and licensing considerations for wireless communication in India.


• Ability to work closely with mechanical and electronics teams on antenna placement and integration trade-offs.


• Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving field-level communication issues.

Good to Have

• Prior experience designing communication systems specifically for UAVs/drones.


• Exposure to long-range/BVLOS communication technologies (e.g., 4G/LTE-based telemetry, mesh networking).


• Experience with antenna design/simulation tools.


• Awareness of DGCA and WPC (Wireless Planning Coordination) regulatory requirements for drone communication in India.

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