UAV Communications Engineer
Core
Design, test, and optimize UAV communication systems and onboard electrical architectures for drone platforms.
Role type
Senior IC UAV Communications Engineer
Builds
UAV communication subsystems, onboard power systems, and electrical schematics for drone platforms
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / UAVs
Required skills
RF electronics principles, antenna design, VHF lab equipment operation, system documentation, Altium Designer, DC-DC converter selection, EMC optimization, network infrastructure (TCP/IP, UDP, Netconf), SDR configuration
Preferred skills
Network infrastructure knowledge, SDR lab experience
Responsibilities
Review onboard UAV system solutions, analyze requirements for radio communication systems, test and configure communication hardware (transmitters, amplifiers, filters, antennas), develop testing instructions and methods for radio systems, design onboard UAV systems using off-the-shelf components, test and optimize onboard power systems, create electrical schematics in Altium Designer, develop solutions for integrating UAV communication with private and public networks, implement new radio communication solutions, participate in field testing, prepare project documentation
