Position Title: Sat Com Design Engineer - Io T 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 Io T communication systems, including space, ground, and user segments for LEO constellation

Compliance with 3 GPP standards and emerging trends in satellite Io T, NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks), and 5 G/6 G integration

Define system architecture for Sat Com Io T solutions, including payload interfaces, network topology, and device connectivity

Perform link budget analysis and optimize communication performance for low-power, low-data-rate Io T devices

Evaluate and select suitable communication protocols (e.g., Lo Ra, NB-Io T, 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 Io T applications

Collaborate with RF teams on frequency planning, antenna design, and spectrum utilization

Work with hardware and embedded teams to define Io T 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 Io T networks

Develop concepts of operations (Con Ops) for Io T 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





Solid understanding of satellite communication systems and Io T architectures (space, ground, and user segments)

In-depth knowledge of 3 GPP standards for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), including NB-Io T, LTE-M, and 5 G NR NTN

Experience with Io T communication protocols such as Lo Ra, NB-Io T, MQTT, Co AP, and TCP/IP stacks

Proficiency in link budget analysis, waveform design, and modulation/coding techniques for low-power Io T 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 Io T devices

Knowledge of cloud platforms and Io T backends (AWS Io T, Azure Io T, 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

Strong 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 3 GPP technologies (LTE, NB-Io T, 5 G NR/NTN)

Certification in cloud platforms such as AWS Certified Io T, Azure Io T, or equivalent

Certification in programming/data analysis (Python, MATLAB)

Certification in cybersecurity or secure communications (desirable for Io T systems)

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