RF Systems Engineer – Direction Finding & Counter-Drone Systems

Shortorbit Defence | Experienced Engineering Professional | Noida, Uttar Pradesh

About Shortorbit Defence

Shortorbit Defence is a defence technology company developing specialised engineering solutions for mission-critical applications. The company focuses on advanced systems, applied research and engineering capabilities supporting defence and national security requirements.

Role Overview

Shortorbit Defence is looking for an experienced RF Systems Engineer with expertise in RF direction finding, signal analysis and counter-drone technologies. The role requires a hands-on engineering professional capable of independently driving technical assignments, troubleshooting complex RF systems and contributing to system development, integration and validation with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, integrate and evaluate RF-based direction-finding and counter-drone systems.
- Analyse RF signals, assess system performance and investigate relevant signal characteristics.
- Work with RF receivers, antennas, SDR platforms and signal-processing tools for system development and testing.
- Conduct RF measurements, system validation, troubleshooting and performance optimisation.
- Independently manage assigned engineering activities, identify technical issues and implement effective solutions.
- Collaborate with embedded systems, FPGA and signal-processing teams to achieve system integration objectives.
- Document test results, technical findings and engineering deliverables.

Required Technical Expertise

- Strong foundation in RF systems, wireless communications, antenna systems or related engineering disciplines.
- Practical knowledge of RF direction finding, signal detection, localisation or related techniques.
- Familiarity with counter-drone systems,



RF-based drone detection or electronic surveillance technologies.
- Hands-on experience with SDR platforms, RF receivers, signal-processing tools or relevant RF test equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot RF systems and independently execute engineering tasks.

Experience & Candidate Profile

- Minimum 3+ years of relevant professional engineering experience, preferably in RF systems, direction finding, electronic warfare, radar, wireless communications or counter-drone technologies.
- Demonstrated involvement in relevant system development, prototypes, testing, integration or technical validation.
- Ability to independently handle engineering assignments, make technically sound decisions and deliver results with minimal supervision.
- Robust analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.

Candidates with direct experience in RF direction finding, counter-drone systems or related defence technologies will be prioritised.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with antenna arrays, RF receivers, SDR hardware or direction-finding systems.
- Exposure to RF-based drone detection, electronic warfare, radar systems or spectrum analysis.
- Experience integrating RF subsystems with embedded or FPGA-based platforms.
- Demonstrable technical projects, prototypes, research or system-development contributions.

Application Instructions

Interested professionals should share an updated CV highlighting their RF/GNSS expertise, relevant projects, technical tools, SDR platforms and individual contributions to engineering development.

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Application — RF Systems Engineer (Direction Finding & Counter-Drone Systems)

Shortlisting will prioritise technical depth, relevant hands-on experience, independent execution capability and demonstrated ownership of engineering outcomes.

📌 RF Systems Engineer — Direction Finding & Counter-Drone Systems (Noida)
🏢 Shortorbit Technologies
📍 Noida