Position Title: SatCom Design Engineer - IoT Payload Design & Integration
Location: Gurgaon
Experience Required: 4-6 Years Experience
Education: Bachelor's/Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or related field.
Industry: R&D; and Manufacturing of state-of-the-art avionics-grade, defense-grade, and railway-grade equipment.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Design and develop end-to-end satellite IoT communication systems, including space, ground, and user segments for LEO constellation
Compliance with 3GPP standards and emerging trends in satellite IoT, NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks), and 5G/6G integration
Define system architecture for SatCom IoT solutions, including payload interfaces, network topology, and device connectivity
Perform link budget analysis and optimize communication performance for low-power, low-data-rate IoT devices
Evaluate and select suitable communication protocols (e.g., LoRa, NB-IoT, proprietary waveforms) for satellite integration
Liaise with frequency licensing and coordination bodies (e.g., ITU, IN-SPACe, WPC) for spectrum allocation, interference mitigation, and regulatory approvals.
Actively support base terminal design and engineering teams by providing payload specs, simulation models (e.g., STK), and integration guidance.
Analyse performance metrics like BER, throughput, and latency; optimize for operational resilience.
Design and optimize waveforms, modulation schemes, and coding techniques for satellite IoT applications
Collaborate with RF teams on frequency planning, antenna design, and spectrum utilization
Work with hardware and embedded teams to define IoT terminal/device requirements and interfaces
Develop and validate network architecture,



including gateways, ground stations, and cloud integration
Conduct trade studies for system performance, scalability, latency, and cost optimization
Define and manage system-level budgets (link, power, data throughput, latency)
Support development of protocols for reliable communication, including error correction and retransmission strategies
Ensure interoperability between satellite systems and terrestrial IoT networks
Develop concepts of operations (ConOps) for IoT services, including deployment and scaling strategies
Perform simulations and modeling using tools such as MATLAB/Python and network simulators
Support system integration, testing, and validation across hardware, RF, and software domains
Analyze system performance and troubleshoot communication issues during development and testing
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for spectrum, licensing, and satellite communications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, RF, software, and mission design
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including architecture definitions, design reports, and test results
Support proposal development, customer interactions, and technical presentations
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the team

Preferred Skills




Strong understanding of satellite communication systems and IoT architectures (space, ground, and user segments)
In-depth knowledge of 3GPP standards for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), including NB-IoT, LTE-M, and 5G NR NTN
Experience with IoT communication protocols such as LoRa, NB-IoT, MQTT, CoAP, and TCP/IP stacks
Proficiency in link budget analysis, waveform design, and modulation/coding techniques for low-power IoT devices
Familiarity with RF system concepts including frequency planning, interference analysis, and antenna fundamentals
Strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB for simulation, modeling, and data analysis
Experience with network simulation tools (e.g., ns-3, OPNET, or equivalent)
Understanding of embedded systems and firmware design for IoT devices
Knowledge of cloud platforms and IoT backends (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or similar) for data handling and integration
Familiarity with Linux-based development environments and networking tools
Understanding of protocols for reliable communication (error correction, ARQ/HARQ mechanisms)
Knowledge of satellite link impairments (Doppler, latency, fading) and mitigation techniques
Robust debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and technical documentation skills
Ability to work in cross-functional teams across RF, hardware, software, and mission domains
Certification or training in 3GPP technologies (LTE, NB-IoT, 5G NR/NTN)
Certification in cloud platforms such as AWS Certified IoT, Azure IoT, or equivalent
Certification in programming/data analysis (Python, MATLAB)
Certification in cybersecurity or secure communications (desirable for IoT systems)

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