Roles and Core Responsibilities
- System Design: Developing electro-optical systems for various applications, including imaging, sensing, communication, and targeting.
- Optical Component Design: Designing optical components such as lenses, mirrors, filters, and detectors.
- Electrical System Design: Designing electronic circuits and power supplies for electro-optical systems.
- System Integration: Combining optical and electrical components into a functional system.
- Testing and Evaluation: Conducting tests to evaluate system performance and reliability.
- Simulation and Modeling: Using computer software to simulate system behavior and optimize designs.
- Research and Development: Exploring new technologies and materials for electro-optical applications.
- Laser Systems: Designing and developing laser-based systems for various applications, such as ranging, communication, and material processing.
- Imaging Systems: Developing cameras, sensors, and image processing algorithms for applications in surveillance, medical imaging, and remote sensing.
- Fiber Optics: Designing and analyzing fiber optic communication systems.
- Optical Sensors: Developing sensors for measuring physical quantities such as temperature, pressure, and strain.
Companies (You can work here)
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Engaged in the research and development of advanced electronic systems for defense applications, including radar, communication, and electronic warfare systems.
- Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) – Specializes in designing and manufacturing electronic systems for defense, such as radar systems, avionics, communication equipment, and electronic warfare solutions.
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) – Focuses on avionics and electronic systems for military aircraft, including flight control systems, navigation systems, and communication systems.
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Defence – Develops and integrates defense electronics systems, including naval electronics, missile systems, and command and control systems.
- Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) – Provides integrated defense solutions, including electronic systems for aerospace, unmanned vehicles, and missile technology.
Subjects (Be familiar with these subjects)
- Electronic Circuit Design – Understanding the design and analysis of analog and digital circuits, including amplifiers, filters, oscillators, and power electronics. Proficiency in designing and troubleshooting electronic circuits is crucial.
- Embedded Systems – Knowledge of microcontrollers, microprocessors, and real-time operating systems (RTOS). This includes programming in languages like C/C++ and understanding the integration of hardware and software in embedded systems.
- Communication Systems – Proficiency in communication theory and technologies, including analog and digital modulation techniques, signal processing, wireless communication, and networking. This is essential for designing and optimizing defense communication systems
Software (Learn how to use these software)
- MATLAB/Simulink – For simulation, modeling, and analysis of electronic systems, including control systems, signal processing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
- Altium Designer or Eagle – For PCB design and layout, including schematic capture, board design, and circuit simulation.
- LabVIEW – For designing and managing test and measurement systems, including data acquisition, signal processing, and automated testing systems.