Management Education Research Institute (MERI), New Delhi
Website:
meri.edu.in
Seniority: Entry level
Industries: Education Administration Programs
Job details:
Job Summary
We are seeking an innovative, hands-on engineer to work at the forefront of software-reconfigurable space platforms, satellite communications, and orbital simulation in our Software-Defined Satellite (SDS) Lab. The role involves designing Software-Defined Radio (SDR) payloads, flight software, and telemetry/command workflows to address real-world challenges in next-generation satellite technology, defence tech, and space communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop Software-Defined Radio (SDR) algorithms and software-reconfigurable payloads.
- Implement digital signal processing (DSP) and reconfigurable communication protocols for:
(a) Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C) operations
(b) Dynamic frequency, bandwidth, and modulation switching
(c) Signal modulation, demodulation, and Doppler shift compensation
- Build mission simulation and Modelling frameworks for:
(a) Orbital mechanics and trajectory propagation
(b) Satellite link budgets and path-loss analysis
(c) Ground station pass tracking and command scheduling
(d) Develop and test flight software architectures for CubeSat on-board computers (OBC) and embedded microcontrollers.
- Conduct research in emerging areas like:
(a) Software-Defined Space Architectures
(b) Reconfigurable Satellite Payloads
(c) CubeSat / SmallSat Avionics & Communication Protocols
- Publish research papers, whitepapers, and technical reports in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
- Collaborate with space industry consortia, defence entities, government bodies, and academic partners.
- Contribute to the development of the SDS Lab testbeds, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups, and open-source space toolkits.
- Mentor students and guide undergraduate/postgraduate research projects in space technology and system design.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in space communications, CCSDS standards, and SDR frameworks.
Required Qualifications
Master's / PhD (or exceptional B.Tech with strong project research credentials) in:
- Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
- Computer Science / Systems Engineering/Aerospace / Telecommunication Engineering, or Related field
Required Skills
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and wireless communication fundamentals.
- Proficiency in programming - Python, C / C++
- Experience with SDR & Signal Processing frameworks - GNU Radio, MATLAB / Simulink
- Experience with SDR hardware & transceivers - HackRF, RTL-SDR, USRP
- Knowledge of satellite communication protocols and RF link budgets.
- Familiarity with mission/orbital simulation tools - STK (Systems Tool Kit), Gpredict, or open-source orbit propagators.
Research & Analytical Skills
- Strong problem-solving and signal-debugging abilities.
- Experience in research methodology, experimental design, and paper drafting.
- Ability to handle real-time signal data and embedded hardware interfaces.
- Understanding of communication system evaluation metrics (SNR, BER, link margin).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with embedded systems and RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux, STM32, ARM).
- Familiarity with international space data standards (e.g., CCSDS).
- Prior publications in space communications, SDR, or satellite system engineering.
- Hands-on experience with satellite ground stations or Amateur Radio (HAM) operations.
- Experience in interdisciplinary engineering projects.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Research output (published papers, patents, SDR software modules developed)
- Operational readiness and hardware integration of SDS Lab testbeds
- Contribution to institutional research ecosystem and external funding/collaborations
- Mentorship quality and student project success rate
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