Engineer I (Ground Control Systems)

• Assist in the design and development of ground control software and hardware components for UAV operations, including mission planning, telemetry monitoring, and command and control interfaces and video streaming.
• Participate in software development activities, including coding, debugging, and testing of ground control applications using programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or Java.
• Develop and integrate GCS hardware and software for UAV telemetry, Command & Control, and Video streaming over ISM, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, L/S band.
• Interface GCS with autopilot (e.g. PX4, Veronte), payloads and industry-grade radio modem for datalink operation and mission control software (e.g. QgroundControl, Mission Planner).
• Ensure seamless end-to-end IP / video link from UAV to GCS operator display, including low-latency streaming, network routing, and encryption.
• Develop advanced GCS features like Energy constrained Trajectory planning, Mission Feasibility Estimation and System Health Diagnostics & Monitoring.
• Basic understanding to design and test RF communication systems such as radio modems, Software defined radio, power amplifiers, RF antennas, and filters.
• Should be able to devise link budget calculation for different LOS range, Bandwidth, Data rate and to perform range analysis, link margin for uplink and downlink data.
• Basic understanding on modulation / de-modulation schemes (e.g., BPSK, QPSK, OFDM) and error correction techniques (e.g., FEC, Viterbi).
• Perform lab and field testing of integrated UAV-GCS communication systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to integrate ground control systems with UAV avionics, navigation systems, and communication links.
• Support the configuration and deployment of ground control stations for UAV flight operations, including setup, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in the development and execution of test plans and procedures to validate the performance and reliability of ground control systems under various operating conditions.
• Conduct data analysis and generate reports to document test results, identify issues, and propose solutions for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UAV pilots, mission planners, and payload operators, to ensure seamless integration of ground control systems into mission workflows.
• Support documentation efforts, including writing technical specifications, user manuals, and training materials for ground control system users.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in UAV technology, ground control systems, and aerospace industry standards through self-study and training programs.
• Adhere to company policies, quality standards, and safety regulations in all work activities, with a focus on promoting a culture of safety and professionalism.
  

• Ground Control Software
• Knowledge of mission planning software
• GCS-UAV system configuration
• Simulation tools
• Airworthiness Standards
• Knowledge of DO-178
• C / C++, Python or Java
• Understanding of aircraft / UAV systems
• IP routing, UDP/TCP protocols, network configuration
• Low-latency video transmission
• Understanding of encryption standards
• Real-time IP video streaming, latency optimization, and encryption
• Experience with debugging, testing, and software integration
• Knowledge of multithreading, network programming, and socket communication
  

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