Role: Project Lead MEO SATCOM Network & SCPC Platform Integration

Location: Bengaluru, India

Work model: Hybrid. 3 days in office + 2 days remote

Work hours: 12.30PM to 9.30PM India Time (to ensure overlap with the US ET time till 12 Noon)

Workdays: Mon to Fri. India holidays shall be observed

Project Duration: 6 months. Can be extended

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and technically astute Project Lead to manage a cutting-edge satellite communications initiative supporting a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellation designed for third-party SATCOM network hosting. This program is a strategic response to defense industry demand for extending existing modem capabilities beyond traditional GEO environments.

The project will deliver a DVB-S2X-based SCPC solution using 450mp modems, integrated at both hub and terminal levels, and supporting OpenAMIP and OpenBMIP protocols for seamless terminal mobility and control within the MEO network architecture. This role requires full ownership of the project life cyclefrom planning through execution while providing hands-on technical leadership and oversight to a blended across both US and India.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the design, integration, and deployment of SCPC modem systems compatible with a generic MEO network infrastructure.

- Manage cross-functional teams developing :

1. Microservices in Go, Python, and other languages.

2. External APIs using GraphQL and internal services using RESTful APIs.

3. Embedded system components in C++, Go, and Python.

- Oversee design and verification of FPGA-based DSP algorithms using Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL targeting Xilinx/Altera platforms.

- Coordinate efforts involving OpenAMIP and OpenBMIP integration for automated terminal configuration and mobility support.

- Drive system validation and automation testing using tools such as Behave/Cucumber, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, and Docker.

- Liaise with defense clients to align network capabilities with mission requirements and ensure compliance with security and performance standards.

- Define project milestones, track deliverables, and report status to executive stakeholders and engineering leadership.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 8+ years of experience in software development and architecture.

- 5+ years of experience leading projects of similar complexity and scope.