RF Engineer
Xovian Aerospace is deploying AI\-Native RF satellite infrastructure for providing 24x7 real\-time Geospatial and Signals Intelligence (GEOINT & SIGINT). The startup aims at cutting down the human & economic toll and bring operational efficiency across industries by providing asset monitoring and situational awareness through its RF satellite driven, sector agnostic decision Intelligence platform.<\/span>
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The startup's team is comprised of Ex\-ISRO personnel & Industry Experts with vast Experience in Satellite Missions and has won multiple national awards for its innovative indigenous developments.<\/span>
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RF Systems Engineer (Front\-End + Antenna)<\/span><\/span>
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Design and validate high\-sensitivity RF sensing systems, including antennas and front\-end architectures, optimized for weak, indirect, and environment\-affected signals.<\/span><\/span>
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Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/span>
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<\/span>RF Front\-End & System Design<\/span><\/b><\/div>
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<\/span>RF Front\-End & System Design<\/span><\/b><\/div>
\u2022 Architect low\-noise, high dynamic range RF chains (LNA → filtering → conversion → digitization)<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Design for weak signal acquisition in multi\-path, interference\-rich environments<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Optimize system\-level performance: noise figure, linearity, selectivity, and dynamic range<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Perform RF link and propagation analysis including Doppler, attenuation, and polarization effects<\/span><\/span>
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Antenna & EM System Design<\/span><\/b>
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\u2022 Design and optimize antennas for wide\-area sensing and signal capture, including multi\-band / wide\-band antennas<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Develop directional and quasi\-omnidirectional patterns depending on mission needs<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Evaluate gain vs coverage trade\-offs, polarization behavior, and radiation efficiency<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Develop antenna + RF co\-design strategies (impedance matching, feed integration)<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Use HFSS/CST for radiation pattern optimization, coupling analysis, and platform effects<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Support antenna calibration and field characterization for multi\-channel systems<\/span><\/span>
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Signal Environment Awareness<\/span><\/b>
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\u2022 Account for signal reflections, scattering, and propagation\-induced distortions<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Design systems robust to multi\-path interference, time\-varying signal conditions, and frequency/phase instability<\/span><\/span>
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Validation & Testing<\/span><\/b>
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\u2022 Develop RF and antenna test plans including S\-parameters, radiation patterns, and efficiency<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Validate sensitivity, detection thresholds, and interference response<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Support an\-echoic chamber and field testing<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Collaborate with backend teams for system validation<\/span>
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<\/span>What We\u2019re Looking For<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/span>What We\u2019re Looking For<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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\u2022 A deep understanding that antenna defines observable signals<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Experience in antenna + RF co\-design and real\-world signal conditions<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Experience with wide\-band and multi\-frequency sensing systems<\/span><\/span>
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Core Competencies<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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\u2022 Electromagnetism & antenna theory<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 Transmission lines and impedance matching<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 HFSS/CST (must\-have), ADS (good\-to\-have)<\/span><\/span>
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\u2022 RF lab equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer)<\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>
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<\/div>Preferred Background<\/span>
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<\/span><\/div>4\-6 years in RF + antenna systems in space, aerospace, defense, or sensing domains<\/span>
<\/span>Experience with multi\-antenna or distributed sensing systems<\/span><\/b><\/div><\/span>
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Preferred Background<\/span>
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4\-6 years in RF + antenna systems in space, aerospace, defense, or sensing domains<\/span>
<\/span>Experience with multi\-antenna or distributed sensing systems<\/span><\/b><\/div><\/span>
<\/span>Experience with multi\-antenna or distributed sensing systems<\/span><\/b><\/div><\/span>