R&D Internship : CanSats, Radio Astronomy, Satellite Antennas & Amateur HAM Radio

Role   : Astronomy and Satellite Communication R&D + SpaceTech Educator

Internship Duration   : 6 months + Opportunity to convert into full time job opportunity based on Internship Review Meeting

Location   : Bangalore (GiftdMinds R&D and Learning Center, HSR Sec-1)

Roles & Responsibilities :

As a Hands-on R&D Engineer (75%) :

1. Setting up both Observational and Radio Astronomy lab at GiftdMinds and conducting, documenting various experiments on an everyday basis. Also, taking sessions and sharing updates about the progress on these experiments on an ongoing basis

2. Building Home brew Antennas for HAM Radio and other HF / VHF / UHF frequency Radio communication and being an active member for GiftdMinds HAM Radio shack setup and Operations

3. Setting up weather and other satellite communication related experiments and documenting observations, conducting research and building a knowledge base for the same.

4. Responsible for Establishing GiftdMinds as an active private organisation in the field of Radio Astronomy, Observational Astronomy, Astrophotography and Radio & Satellite Communication

5.Hands on knowledge in building Can-Sats / Cube-Sats will be a huge plus.

As a STEM Educator (25%) :

1. Classroom curriculum development related to Science concepts, Astronomy, Radio and Satellite Communication as part of various courses

2. Taking classroom sessions for GiftdMinds students for Science, Physics and Astrophysics / Astronomy related courses. Managing outdoor Field Trip related to relevant activities.

3. Conducting various hands-on science experiments and testing concepts, building prototypes during weekdays

4. Astronomy and Stargazing Instructor for GiftdMinds Stargazing Field Trips and responsible for handling and managing all the Astronomy related equipments

5. Part of Outreach team to connect with various Space and Defence related organizations to strengthen GiftdMinds business partnerships portfolio

About GiftdMinds Learning

GiftdMinds is an R&D Product development and EdTech start-up recognised by NASSCOM Center of Excellence.

GiftdMinds Research & Learning Center is a state of the art, Product Design & Alternate education, learning and experimentation space. We work on our own Tech products as well as provide mentorship, tools, training, safe testing environments and an opportunity for young adults to get into the field of cutting edge science and technology research.