Engineer II - Communications

• Architect, design, and develop advanced communication technologies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Develop link budgets, RF propagation models, and evaluate channel behavior for diverse mission profiles.
• Drive evaluation and adoption of next-generation communication technologies
• Design and implement high-reliability RF and wireless links for command & control, telemetry, and video payload
• Build system-level proof-of-concepts and functional prototypes
• Integrate communication subsystems with avionics, mission computers, and onboard electronics

• Integrate communication systems with autopilots (Pixhawk, Cube, ArduPilot, PX4) and address real-world issues such as EMI/EMC, cabling, power budgets, and SWaP constraints
• Work with onboard computers (OBCs) such as Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, or similar platforms, using basic Python scripting for automation, telemetry handling, system monitoring, and communication-related utilities.
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering teams.

• Perform range tests to validate command & control links, telemetry, radios, and video transmission systems.
• Conduct bench-level RF testing using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and SDR test setups.
• Lead out-station flight testing campaigns, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
• Validate and verify communication system performance using structured test cases
• Manage lifecycle issues related to communication hardware, software, and associated resources

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Solid understanding of RF communication, wireless systems, and networking fundamentals
• Knowledge of SDRs, embedded systems and digital communication concepts
• Exposure to Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson or similar SBCs
• Experience with Python scripting
• Familiarity with Linux working environment

• 1-2 years of relevant experience 
• Bachelors in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)

Engineer II focused on developing, integrating, and validating communication systems for unmanned aircraft. The work spans RF and wireless link design, onboard subsystem integration, prototype development, and ground and flight testing.

Role at a glance

Skills mentioned

What you will likely work on

• Design and develop communication technologies and reliable RF links for unmanned aircraft missions.
• Model link budgets and RF propagation, and assess channel behavior across mission profiles.
• Build system-level concepts and prototypes, and evaluate emerging communications technologies.
• Integrate communications equipment with autopilots, avionics, mission computers, and onboard electronics while addressing interference, cabling, power, and size constraints.
• Use onboard computers and basic scripting for automation, telemetry handling, monitoring, and communications utilities.
• Run range and bench RF tests for command links, telemetry, radios, and video transmission; verify results against test cases.
• Coordinate remote-site flight-test campaigns with internal and external stakeholders, and manage communications-system lifecycle issues.

Good fit signals

• Has 1–2 years of relevant experience and a degree in electronics and communication, electrical, or electrical and electronics engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Brings practical understanding of RF communications, wireless systems, and networking fundamentals; these are listed as preferred skills.
• Has knowledge of SDRs, embedded systems, or digital communication concepts.
• Exposure to Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, or similar single-board computers may be useful; Python experience and Linux familiarity are also preferred.
• Communicates clearly through technical documentation and works effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.