Hardware Engineer

Job description

Position: Electronics Hardware Engineer - Drone

Location: Kolkata

Experience: 2+ years in drone technology

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering (or related field)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Electronics Engineer with hands-on experience in drone technology to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics, embedded systems, and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) systems, along with practical experience in drone piloting, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design & Development:

o Work on PCB design, circuit analysis, and embedded systems for drone applications.

o Develop and test drone control systems, sensors, and communication modules.

o Assist in prototyping and optimizing drone hardware/software integration.

2. Drone Operation & Testing:

o Conduct pre-flight checks, calibrations, and troubleshoot drone malfunctions.

o Perform test flights to validate system performance and ensure compliance with safety standards.

o Analyze flight data and recommend improvements.

3. Maintenance & Repair:

o Diagnose and repair electronic and mechanical faults in drones.

o Ensure proper maintenance of batteries, motors, ESCs, and other drone components.

4. Regulatory Compliance:

o Ensure drone operations comply with DGCA.

o Maintain documentation for flight logs, maintenance records, and compliance reports.

5. Collaboration & Innovation:

o Work with cross-functional teams (software, mechanical, aerospace engineers) to enhance drone capabilities.

o Stay updated with emerging trends in drone technology and suggest improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

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

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in drone assembly, piloting, and troubleshooting.

• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32), and communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN).

• Experience with PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle) and simulation software (MATLAB, LTspice).

• Proficiency in drone piloting (certification preferred)

• Familiarity with LiPo batteries, Brushless motors, ESCs, GPS modules, and flight controllers (PX4, ArduPilot, K++).

• Basic programming skills in C/C++, Python (for drone automation & scripting).

• Knowledge of RF systems, wireless communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa), and IoT integration is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in drone piloting or UAV operations.

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

• Knowledge of aerodynamics and propulsion systems.

• Bachelor degree in Electronics or Allied Field