- Integration: Integrating GNSS receivers into various military platforms, such as tanks, artillery, and unmanned ground vehicles.
- Precision Navigation: Developing and implementing techniques for high-precision navigation, especially in challenging environments like urban areas or mountainous terrain.
- Countermeasures: Developing strategies to mitigate the effects of GNSS jamming and spoofing.
- Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Utilizing GNSS data for target tracking and geospatial intelligence.
- Field Support: Providing technical assistance to troops in utilizing GNSS equipment effectively.
- Aircraft Integration: Integrating GNSS receivers into aircraft systems for navigation, landing, and weapon delivery.
- Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS): Implementing and utilizing SBAS for improved navigation accuracy.
- GPS-Denied Environments: Developing alternative navigation solutions for scenarios where GNSS signals are unavailable.
- Mission Planning: Integrating GNSS data into mission planning and execution.
- Testing and Evaluation: Conducting tests to assess the performance of GNSS systems under various conditions.
Key Skills
- Signal Processing: Processing GNSS signals to extract positioning information.
- Antenna Design: Designing and optimizing GNSS antennas for specific applications.
- Data Analysis: Analyzing GNSS data to identify trends and anomalies.
Openings for Freshers and Experienced > YES
Companies (You can work here)
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Engaged in developing and integrating GNSS technologies for defense applications, including navigation systems for missiles and unmanned systems.
- Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) – Provides GNSS-based solutions and integration for various defense and aerospace applications.
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) – Involved in the integration of GNSS systems into military aircraft and other aerospace platforms.
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Defence – Develops and integrates GNSS technologies for various defense systems, including navigation and positioning systems.
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) – Works on satellite navigation systems and related technologies, including the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), which can be relevant for defense applications.
Subjects (Basic Subjects you can be familiar with)
- GNSS Technologies and Principles – Understanding the fundamentals of GNSS, including satellite constellations, signal structure, and navigation principles, as well as GNSS error sources and mitigation techniques.
- Signal Processing and Algorithms – Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) techniques and algorithms used in GNSS for signal acquisition, tracking, and positioning, including techniques for improving accuracy and robustness.
- Navigation Systems and Applications – Proficiency in the integration of GNSS with other navigation and positioning systems, including inertial navigation systems (INS), and understanding their applications in defense systems such as guided missiles, unmanned systems, and tactical operations.
Software (Familiarity of using is essential)
- MATLAB/Simulink – For modeling and simulation of GNSS systems, including signal processing, navigation algorithms, and performance analysis.
- GNSS Software (e.g., RTKLIB, GNSS-SDR) – For real-time kinematic (RTK) and software-defined GNSS signal processing, including implementation and testing of GNSS algorithms and corrections.
- STK (Systems Tool Kit) by AGI – For simulation and analysis of GNSS satellite orbits, ground stations, and system performance in various scenarios.