ANTENNA DESIGN

About the program The Indian Army Internship Program (IAIP) is a 75-day nationwide internship initiative that provides students from across India with the opportunity to work on live military applications and gain hands-on exposure under mentorship of military experts. Open to students from diverse academic backgrounds the program offers internships across cutting-edge domains, including Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking, Drone & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Quantum Computing & Cryptography, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML), Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Space & Satellite Technologies, Advanced Weapon Systems & Defence Electronics, 5G/6G & Communication Technologies, Financial Technologies (FinTech), Mass Communication & Mass Media and many more enabling participants to develop future-ready skills while contributing to innovative, technology-driven initiatives. Description of the Project DG Sigs is involved in rolling out a next generation tactical communication backbone intended to replace or augment legacy systems with more resilient, higher-bandwidth, and more secure communication capability for field formations. Antennae are a foundational component of any such system, directly determining range, signal quality, interference resistance, and overall network reliability. The intern selected for this domain will be involved in analysing the current antenna designs deployed under the project, identifying performance bottlenecks such as gain limitations, bandwidth constraints, or directional inefficiencies, and proposing and testing modifications to improve these parameters. Scope of work will likely include antenna design using simulation tools such as HFSS or CST Microwave Studio, physical prototyping, and field or lab-based testing of radiation patterns, VSWR, gain, and bandwidth. The intern may also be exposed to broader 5G/6G concepts such as massive MIMO, beamforming, millimetre-wave propagation, and network slicing, since these concepts inform how antenna performance translates into overall network capability. The significance of this internship extends beyond a single antenna modification task. Given that the project is being rolled out by DG Sigs as a critical piece of the Army's communication modernisation, any performance improvement achieved during this internship has the potential to be scaled and adopted across multiple field formations. Interns will therefore work with an unusually high degree of real-world impact, gaining deep exposure to defence-grade RF engineering practices and a rare opportunity to see how research and prototyping translates into fielded military technology. Keywords STEAG Who can apply? Only those candidates can apply who: are from B.Tech. / B.E./ Equivalent with specialisation in Advanced Electronics and Communication Engineering,Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering,Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Radio and System) are from M. Tech. / M.E with specialisation in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering are available for duration of 75 Days have relevant skills and interests Terms of Engagement 1. Documentation Requirements All selected candidates are required to bring the following documents in original along with photocopies on the day of joining: (a) Current Degree Verification Certificate issued by the Registrar or Head of the Department of your academic institution (for students). (b) Police Verification Certificate issued by the relevant local authority. (c) Government-issued ID proof such as Aadhaar Card, Driving License etc. (d) Sufficient number of recent passport-size photographs. Incomplete documentation may lead to disqualification from the internship. 2. Dress Code A strict formal dress code shall be observed: (a) Male Candidates: Formal shirts, trousers and formal footwear. (b) Female Candidates: Indian suits or western formal attire. 3. Working Hours Interns are expected to adhere strictly to the prescribed working hours and maintain professional discipline. (a) Timings: 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM (b) Working Days: Monday to Saturday 4. Code of Conduct (a) Smartphones and laptops are not permitted within the office premises. These may be deposited at the security gate upon entry. Permission for the smart devices, if reqd for the internship, will be processed in case-to-case basis (to be intimated during the selection process). (b) Only non-smartphones are permitted within the office complex. (c) Dedicated workstations with stable internet access will be provided by the organization to facilitate your work. (d) All interns are expected to respect data confidentiality, information security policies and all organizational conduct protocols. 5. Application You may apply to more than one Indian Army internship vacancy, but you can get only one offer letter. Take the time to explore your options and choose the opportunities that best align with your skills, interests and career goals. 6. Stipend The stipend (up to Rs.75,000) will be disbursed upon the successful completion of the internship and fulfillment of all program requirements. The final stipend amount will be based on the intern's overall attendance during the internship period. Intern having less than 75% attendance will not be eligible for any stipend. 7. Placements No placement assistance or employment opportunities will be provided by the Indian Army during or following the internship. 8. Accommodation No accommodation will be provided by the organization. Candidates are required to make their own arrangements before the commencement of the internship. 9.Note: Police verification is mandatory for this internship We look forward to your association and are confident that your time with the Indian Army Internship Program (IAIP) will be professionally enriching.