In every engineering college, it is mandatory for a pre-final-year student to undergo industrial training or a summer internship. I secured an industrial training opportunity at Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), New Delhi. Unfamiliar with the process of application, I referred to various websites and spent a lot of time on DRDO’s website. A senior student explained to me the selection procedure and functions of DRDO’s various departments.
I applied to the Laser Science and Technology Center (LASTEC department) of DRDO. After a few weeks, I got a reply regarding the interview schedule along with important guidelines related to the documents I needed for verification. More than 500 students came that day. Thereafter, we were guided to the seminar hall where we had our interviews; I was interviewed by one of the scientists at DRDO.
After a few days, I got an email regarding my selection, and was asked to report at DRDO for confirmation. I was interested in embedded system design, and therefore wanted to do a project in that domain. I was fortunate to get a chance to work in the LASTEC Department where most ECE students were trained.
I did my six-week training at DRDO under the supervision of Rajesh Kumar Lakwal (Scientist ‘C’). I worked on a project named Wireless Data Communication using RF Module. In this project, we used SX1278 RF module, which we operated within a range of 50m. The SX1278 transceivers feature the LoRa long range modem that provides ultra-long range spread spectrum communication and high interference immunity whilst minimising current consumption. After successful completion of the code, it was implemented. The results were observed on the serial monitor and verified. DRDO has a structured work culture and is definitely one of the best research and development organisations.
Satish Beja is a fourth-year B. Tech electronics and communication student at ABES Engineering College.
Courtesy: internshala.com
