Junior Engineer - Robotics (Applications Specialist)

Company Description

Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Limited is a leading Indian technology company serving defence, security, dairy, and advanced industrial sectors. With more than two decades of experience and a track record of R&D-driven innovation for the Indian Armed Forces and allied industries, Krishna Defence is recognized for excellence in specialized engineering, indigenous product development, and cutting-edge unmanned systems.

Krishna Defence is expanding its robotics team to develop autonomous ground vehicles and underwater drone platforms for key defence and industrial applications. This role focuses on preliminary design development and comprehensive industry research to support next-generation autonomous systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive

  industry research and competitive analysis

  of autonomous systems, emerging technologies, and market trends in robotics and unmanned platforms.
• Develop

  preliminary system designs

  and conceptual architectures for ground and underwater autonomous vehicles, focusing on feasibility studies and early-stage specifications.

• Review and evaluate

  existing technologies, components, and subsystems to identify optimal solutions for integration into new platform designs.
• Support

  requirements definition

  and technical specification development through detailed research and analysis of industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to translate research findings into actionable design recommendations and system concepts.
• Prepare detailed

  technical reports, design documentation

  , and research summaries to support decision-making processes.
• Participate in

  design reviews

  and contribute to technology roadmap development based on industry analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in

  Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical

  , or

  Mechanical Engineering

  .

• 1–2 years' experience

  in R&D environments, preferably in robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, or aerospace sectors.
• Strong

  analytical and research skills

  with ability to synthesize complex technical information from multiple sources.
• Understanding of

  control systems

  ,

  automation principles

  , and

  system integration concepts

  .
• Knowledge of

  navigation sensors

  (UWB, lasers/LiDARs, IMUs, encoders) and their applications in autonomous platforms.
• Familiarity with

  sensor fusion frameworks

  and multi-sensor integration approaches.
• Proficiency in

  technical documentation

  ,

  CAD software

  , and

  simulation tools

  such as

  Matlab/Simulink

  ,

  ROS

  , or

  Gazebo

  .
• Understanding of

  SLAM techniques

  ,

  autonomous navigation concepts

  , and

  robotics fundamentals

  .
• Strong

  communication skills

  for presenting research findings and design concepts to technical teams.
• Excellent

  documentation practices

  and attention to detail in technical analysis.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in

  technology assessment

  ,

  market research

  , or

  competitive analysis

  within robotics or autonomous systems.
• Background in

  preliminary design

  or

  conceptual engineering

  roles.
• Exposure to

  industry standards

  and

  regulatory frameworks

  for autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with

  patent research

  and

  intellectual property analysis

  .
• Experience working in

  multidisciplinary R&D teams

  and

  collaborative design environments

  .

Application Guidance

• Candidates should

  highlight research projects

  ,

  technical analysis work

  , or

  preliminary design experiences -

  particularly those involving autonomous systems, control technologies, or comprehensive technology reviews.
• Include examples of research reports, design studies, or analytical work that demonstrates your ability to synthesize complex technical information.

Interested?

• Send your CV to people@krishnaallied.com or share via LinkedIn EasyApply
• Join Krishna Defence's Robotics Division and contribute to the preliminary design and research foundations that will shape the next generation of autonomous platforms.