Roles and Core Responsibilities
- IoT System Design: Developing IoT architectures and solutions to meet military requirements.
- Sensor Integration: Integrating various sensors and devices into the IoT network.
- Data Management: Collecting, processing, and analyzing data from IoT devices.
- Network Security: Ensuring the security and privacy of IoT data and systems.
- System Integration: Integrating IoT systems with existing military command and control systems.
- Field Deployment: Supporting the deployment and operation of IoT systems in field environments.
- Research and Development: Exploring new IoT technologies and applications for military use.
- Battlefield IoT: Developing IoT solutions for real-time situational awareness and command and control.
- Logistics IoT: Optimizing supply chain and logistics operations using IoT.
- Soldier-Centric IoT: Developing wearable IoT devices for soldier monitoring and support.
- UAV and Drone IoT: Integrating IoT capabilities into unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Base Infrastructure IoT: Monitoring and optimizing base infrastructure using IoT sensors.
- Aircraft Maintenance IoT: Implementing IoT for predictive maintenance of aircraft components.
Key Skills
- Harsh Environments: Designing IoT devices and systems to withstand challenging military conditions.
- Data Security: Protecting sensitive military data from cyber threats.
- Battery Life: Optimizing power consumption for IoT devices in the field.
- Network Connectivity: Ensuring reliable network connectivity in remote locations.
Openings for Freshers and Experienced > YES
Companies (You can work here)
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Engages in developing advanced IoT solutions for military applications, including sensors, communication systems, and integrated defense technologies.
- Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) – Provides electronic systems and IoT solutions for defense, including networked sensors and communication systems.
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) – Works on aerospace and defense technologies, including IoT systems for aircraft and other defense platforms.
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Defence – Develops and integrates defense systems, including IoT solutions for real-time data acquisition and system integration.
- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) – Focuses on missile systems and may incorporate IoT technologies for tracking, guidance, and control systems.
Subjects (You should have proficiency)
- IoT Architecture and Protocols – Understanding the architecture of IoT systems, including communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, CoAP), data transmission, and integration of IoT devices.
- Embedded Systems and Sensor Technologies – Knowledge of embedded systems design, including microcontrollers and sensor technologies used in IoT applications for data collection and processing.
- Cybersecurity for IoT – Proficiency in securing IoT systems, including encryption, authentication, and secure data transmission, to protect military IoT applications from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Software (You should know how to use)
- MATLAB/Simulink – For modeling, simulation, and analysis of IoT systems, including data processing, sensor integration, and performance evaluation.
- IoT Platforms (e.g., AWS IoT, Microsoft Azure IoT) – For developing, managing, and deploying IoT solutions, including data collection, device management, and cloud integration.
- Network Simulation Tools (e.g., GNS3, Cisco Packet Tracer) – For designing and simulating IoT network architectures and protocols, ensuring secure and efficient communication between devices.