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Position Title: Payload RF Design Engineer
Location: Gurgaon
Experience Required: 1-4 Years Experience
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in RF Engineering, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on microwave systems.
Industry: R&D and Manufacturing of state-of-the-art avionics-grade, defense-grade, and railway-grade equipment.
About Samtel
Samtel Avionics Ltd. (SA) is a key Indian player in high-technology products for avionics and military applications, rugged displays, cockpit displays and equipment for military and commercial platforms. Samtel Avionics straddles the entire value chain from design, development, manufacture, testing, qualification, repair & maintenance to obsolescence management of avionics products and equipment. Its products and services include Multi-Function Displays, Smart Multi-Function Displays, Displays for commercial aircraft, Head Up Displays, Helmet Mounted Sight Displays, Automated Test Equipment, Multifunction Indicators: 3 ATI & 4 ATI, Optronics, Rugged displays for Land, Naval and Airborne platforms, Built-to-print/Built-to-Specs manufacturing, MRO services, and Obsolescence Management.
About role:
SAMTEL Avionics invites applications for a Payload RF Design Engineer with 1-4 years of experience in its new space vertical, focusing on RF package design, high-power and low-power components, antenna design, simulation, and analysis for satellite payloads in Satcom applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design and simulate RF packages, including high-power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and filters for Ka-band, S-band, and X-band satellite transponders.
Develop antennas and perform electromagnetic simulations using tools like HFSS or CST to optimize payload performance and integration.
Collaborate with systems engineering teams to conduct link budget analysis, trade studies, and design optimization for end-to-end satellite payload functionality.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in RF Engineering, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on microwave systems.
1-4 years of experience in RF/microwave design for space or defence applications, including simulation and analysis.
Proficiency in RF tools (HFSS, ADS, MATLAB) and understanding of satellite frequency bands (Ka, S, X).
Preferred Skills
Hands-on experience with high-power RF components, antenna prototyping, and thermal management in vacuum environments.
Familiarity with space standards (ECSS, MIL-STD) and integration testing for payload subsystems.
Strong analytical skills for optimizing designs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams at SAMTEL Avionics.
Personal Attributes
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Comfortable working in cross-functional, engineering-focused teams.
Curious and eager to stay updated with new technologies and component trends.
Why apply
If you are looking for a role that combines technical ability and research thinking capacity within a cutting-edge, growing Global tech business, then this could be the role for you. If you meet the requirements above, then we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV at
Position Title: Payload RF Design Engineer
Location: Gurgaon
Experience Required: 1-4 Years Experience
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in RF Engineering, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on microwave systems.
Industry: R&D and Manufacturing of state-of-the-art avionics-grade, defense-grade, and railway-grade equipment.
About Samtel
Samtel Avionics Ltd. (SA) is a key Indian player in high-technology products for avionics and military applications, rugged displays, cockpit displays and equipment for military and commercial platforms. Samtel Avionics straddles the entire value chain from design, development, manufacture, testing, qualification, repair & maintenance to obsolescence management of avionics products and equipment. Its products and services include Multi-Function Displays, Smart Multi-Function Displays, Displays for commercial aircraft, Head Up Displays, Helmet Mounted Sight Displays, Automated Test Equipment, Multifunction Indicators: 3 ATI & 4 ATI, Optronics, Rugged displays for Land, Naval and Airborne platforms, Built-to-print/Built-to-Specs manufacturing, MRO services, and Obsolescence Management.
About role:
SAMTEL Avionics invites applications for a Payload RF Design Engineer with 1-4 years of experience in its new space vertical, focusing on RF package design, high-power and low-power components, antenna design, simulation, and analysis for satellite payloads in Satcom applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design and simulate RF packages, including high-power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and filters for Ka-band, S-band, and X-band satellite transponders.
Develop antennas and perform electromagnetic simulations using tools like HFSS or CST to optimize payload performance and integration.
Collaborate with systems engineering teams to conduct link budget analysis, trade studies, and design optimization for end-to-end satellite payload functionality.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in RF Engineering, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on microwave systems.
1-4 years of experience in RF/microwave design for space or defence applications, including simulation and analysis.
Proficiency in RF tools (HFSS, ADS, MATLAB) and understanding of satellite frequency bands (Ka, S, X).
Preferred Skills
Hands-on experience with high-power RF components, antenna prototyping, and thermal management in vacuum environments.
Familiarity with space standards (ECSS, MIL-STD) and integration testing for payload subsystems.
Strong analytical skills for optimizing designs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams at SAMTEL Avionics.
Personal Attributes
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Comfortable working in cross-functional, engineering-focused teams.
Curious and eager to stay updated with new technologies and component trends.
Why apply
If you are looking for a role that combines technical ability and research thinking capacity within a cutting-edge, growing Global tech business, then this could be the role for you. If you meet the requirements above, then we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV at
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