Avionics/Flight Systems/Embedded Systems Engineer

5 years

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Company Description

We are an Indian Aerospace Startup building next-Generation Autonomous Aerial systems for Defense Applications. We are Developing platforms Designed for speed, precision, and survivability.


Role Introduction

Flight Systems Engineer

founding-engineer role


Key Responsibilities


End-to-End Flight Systems Integration

  • Architect and implement the complete avionics stack: 

    flight controller, companion computer, telemetry, RC link, camera system, PDU, and sensor interfaces

    .
  • Integrate and validate all onboard sensors (IMU, GNSS, pitot-static, baro, magnetometer, cameras).
  • Ensure accurate 

    sensor time synchronization

     and fault-tolerant logging.
  • Implement remote control, assisted, and autonomous modes with smooth transition and fail-safe validation.
  • Develop 

    power architecture

     — battery segregation, PDUs, current sensing, grounding, and thermal management.
  • Design 

    EMI/EMC-robust wiring harnesses

    , grounding layouts, and shielding.
  • Lead hardware bring-up and functional testing of control electronics.


Simulation, HIL/SITL, and Validation

  • Develop and maintain 

    Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)

     and 

    Software-in-the-Loop (SITL)

     benches.
  • Create 

    servo/load rigs, thrust stands

    , and 

    embedded test automation scripts

     (Python/MATLAB).
  • Perform 

    bench-level and tethered hover tests

    , log analysis, and telemetry validation.
  • Work with controls, propulsion, and aerodynamics teams for full system correlation.
  • Analyze flight data to tune control gains and verify stability margins.


Software, Communication, and Control Integration

  • Program and configure 

    flight controllers and companion systems

     (PX4 / ArduPilot / custom RTOS).
  • Implement 

    CAN, UART, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet

     communication protocols for avionics networking.
  • Develop and debug 

    CAN communication scripts

     for inter-module data exchange and diagnostics.
  • Interface with GCS software for telemetry, RC, and video feed integration.
  • Deploy embedded software on 

    C / C++ / Python / MATLAB Simulink / ROS2

     environments.
  • Optimize real-time performance and thermal reliability under dynamic flight loads.


Testing, Safety, and Documentation

  • Develop and execute 

    flight test checklists

    , safety gates, and acceptance criteria.
  • Maintain ICDs, wiring diagrams, calibration logs, and test reports.
  • Lead ground test campaigns (sensor calibration, thrust mapping, EMI scans, endurance runs).
  • Correlate flight data with simulation results for continuous improvement.


Core Skill Set


Embedded Hardware & Electronics

  • Proficiency with 

    microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, NXP, etc.)

    , RTOS, and low-level board bring-up.
  • Strong understanding of 

    sensors, IMUs, barometers, GNSS, magnetometers

    , and camera systems.
  • Power system design: 

    PDUs, fusing, current sensors, battery safety

    , and thermal design.
  • PCB interface and connector-level design familiarity.

Communication & Networking

  • CAN / UAVCAN

    , UART, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet-based avionics communication.
  • Experience with 

    telemetry links, RC systems

    , and 

    video transmission optimization

    .
  • EMI/EMC mitigation, grounding, and shielding best practices.

Software & Simulation

  • Proficiency in 

    C / C++ / Python / MATLAB / Simulink

     for embedded and simulation development.
  • Familiarity with 

    ROS / ROS2

     for system integration and visualization.
  • Experience with 

    HIL/SITL setup

    , Gazebo/JSBSim, or PX4/ArduPilot test environments.
  • Data analysis and visualization using Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).

Testing & Validation

  • Skilled in 

    hardware test bench design

    , sensor calibration, and system diagnostics.
  • Knowledge of 

    flight log analysis

    , control tuning, and telemetry validation.
  • Ground and flight test instrumentation setup and data correlation.


Qualifications & Experience

  • B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech

     in 

    Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or Robotics Engineering

    .
  • Experience:

     3–5 years in flight systems, avionics, or embedded engineering.
  • Hands-on background with UAVs, drones, or aerospace/defense-grade systems preferred.
  • Proven ability to take hardware/software systems from prototype to validated flight.


Preferred Extras

  • Companion computer integration (NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi).
  • Visual odometry, SLAM, or GNSS-denied navigation systems.
  • Contributions to open-source flight stacks or embedded projects.


How to Apply

  • Resume (PDF)
  • Portfolio / repo / project links (hardware photos, firmware, flight logs)
  • Optional: 2–3 lines on the most challenging flight system problem you solved.


Why Join Us

  •  You’ll design and integrate systems that actually fly.
  • Founding-level ownership and technical leadership.
  • Work on the frontier of real-world autonomy and flight systems




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