Position Title: SatCom Design Engineer - IoT Payload Design & IntegrationLocation: GurgaonExperience Required: 4-6 Years ExperienceEducation: 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 & ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop end-to-end satellite IoT communication systems, including space, ground, and user segments for LEO constellationCompliance with 3GPP standards and emerging trends in satellite IoT, NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks), and 5G/6G integrationDefine system architecture for SatCom IoT solutions, including payload interfaces, network topology, and device connectivityPerform link budget analysis and optimize communication performance for low-power, low-data-rate IoT devicesEvaluate and select suitable communication protocols (e.g., LoRa, NB-IoT, proprietary waveforms) for satellite integrationLiaise 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 applicationsCollaborate with RF teams on frequency planning, antenna design, and spectrum utilizationWork with hardware and embedded teams to define IoT terminal/device requirements and interfacesDevelop and validate network architecture, including gateways,



ground stations, and cloud integrationConduct trade studies for system performance, scalability, latency, and cost optimizationDefine and manage system-level budgets (link, power, data throughput, latency)Support development of protocols for reliable communication, including error correction and retransmission strategiesEnsure interoperability between satellite systems and terrestrial IoT networksDevelop concepts of operations (ConOps) for IoT services, including deployment and scaling strategiesPerform simulations and modeling using tools such as MATLAB/Python and network simulatorsSupport system integration, testing, and validation across hardware, RF, and software domainsAnalyze system performance and troubleshoot communication issues during development and testingEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements for spectrum, licensing, and satellite communicationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, RF, software, and mission designPrepare and maintain technical documentation, including architecture definitions, design reports, and test resultsSupport proposal development, customer interactions,



and technical presentationsMentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the teamPreferred SkillsStrong 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 NTNExperience with IoT communication protocols such as LoRa, NB-IoT, MQTT, CoAP, and TCP/IP stacksProficiency in link budget analysis, waveform design, and modulation/coding techniques for low-power IoT devicesFamiliarity with RF system concepts including frequency planning, interference analysis, and antenna fundamentalsStrong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB for simulation, modeling, and data analysisExperience with network simulation tools (e.g., ns-3, OPNET, or equivalent)Understanding of embedded systems and firmware design for IoT devicesKnowledge of cloud platforms and IoT backends (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or similar) for data handling and integrationFamiliarity with Linux-based development environments and networking toolsUnderstanding of protocols for reliable communication (error correction, ARQ/HARQ mechanisms)Knowledge of satellite link impairments (Doppler, latency, fading) and mitigation techniquesStrong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skillsEffective communication and technical documentation skillsAbility to work in cross-functional teams across RF, hardware, software, and mission domainsCertification or training in 3GPP technologies (LTE, NB-IoT, 5G NR/NTN)Certification in cloud platforms such as AWS Certified IoT, Azure IoT, or equivalentCertification in programming/data analysis (Python, MATLAB)Certification in cybersecurity or secure communications (desirable for IoT systems)

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