Product Development Engineer – SDR-Based RFDF & Drone Detection Systems
Salary Range:
RM3,000 - RM4,500
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on System Integrator to assemble, configure, test, and deploy RF Direction Finding (RFDF) and drone detection systems based on Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies. This role bridges hardware, software, RF, and networking disciplines to ensure that complex multi-sensor systems are functional, robust, and ready for field operations.
Key Responsibilities:
● Assemble and integrate SDR-based subsystems including RF front-ends, SDR units, antennas, processors, and power systems.
● Configure software stacks including signal processing, RFDF logic, classification modules, and user interfaces.
● Calibrate antenna arrays and verify RF signal chain alignment for accurate direction finding.
● Set up and validate system communications (e.g., Ethernet, GPS timing, NTP/PTP synchronization).
● Perform hardware/software/system-level troubleshooting and issue resolution.
● Conduct functional and performance testing in lab and field environments.
● Assist with field deployments and site commissioning — including system mounting, cabling, power-up, and diagnostics.
● Collaborate with design, application, and support teams to ensure deployment readiness and feedback loops for system improvement.
● Maintain detailed configuration records, deployment checklists, and support documentation.
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Qualifications:
Diploma, Bachelor's, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Communications, or related field.
Experience:
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Skillsets:
● Experience deploying drone detection or surveillance systems.
● Familiarity with ruggedized or outdoor electronics deployment practices.
● Knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance for RF systems.
● Experience in defense, aerospace, or critical infrastructure protection projects.
● Willingness to travel for field deployment, system support, and customer demos.
Optional Skillsets:
● Hands-on experience with SDR platforms (e.g., Ettus USRP, BladeRF, or custom boards).
● Good understanding of RF components: antennas, LNAs, filters, cables, and their behavior in system setups.
● Familiarity with direction finding techniques (e.g., AoA, interferometry) and the importance of antenna geometry and calibration.
● Comfortable working in Linux environments and using basic scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and diagnostics.
● Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, routing, switches, NTP/PTP time sync).
● Proficiency in using RF test instruments (spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meter).
● Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and block diagrams.
● Strong problem-solving and cross-disciplinary coordination skills.