Electronic Firmware Engineer

Position: Electronics Firmware Engineer

Drone Location: Kolkata

Experience: 2+ years in drone technology Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering (or related field)

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Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities

Firmware Development & Integration

• Develop, optimize, and maintain firmware for UAV flight controllers, sensors, and communication modules.
• Work withPX4

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  ArduPilot, or custom flight stack

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  for drone applications.
• Implement and test communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, MAVLink).
• Ensure real-time performance and reliability in embedded systems.
• Experience with real time operating systems.

Testing & Validation

• Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop(SIL)testing.
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.
• Conduct drone test flights to validate system performance.

Collaboration & System Integration

• Work closely with hardware, mechanical, and software teams to ensure smooth system integration.
• Support PCB/electronics teams in firmware bring-up and testing.

Maintenance & Compliance

• Maintain documentation for firmware versions, release notes, and system changes.
• Ensure UAV operations comply with DGCA and aerospace safety standards

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required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 2+ years of experience in embedded firmware development for drones or robotics.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ (real-time system)

  C/C++

  ; Python knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, ChibiOS, NuttX) or similar real-time environments.
• Hands-on experience with flight controllers (PX4, ArduPilot, STM32-based system system)..
• Familiarity with sensors (IMU, GPS, Barometer, Magnetometer) and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of Git and version control for firmware release management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with autonomous drones, computer vision, or AI-based navigation.

• Knowledge of aerodynamics and propulsion systems.

• Bachelor degree in Electronics or Allied Field

Industry

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full-