Junior Engineer - Robotics (Control Systems)

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 build autonomous ground vehicles and underwater drone platforms for key defence and industrial applications. This is an ideal opportunity for engineers eager for challenging R&D work in a fast-evolving field.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation architectures and navigation systems for unmanned vehicles.
• Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers and SoC platforms focused on real-time control, sensor integration, and data acquisition.
• Conduct system validation using SIL/HIL testing and support prototype calibration, setup, and field testing.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to define integration requirements and ensure robust system performance.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation, technical diagrams, and structured test reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in

  Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical

  , or

  Mechanical Engineering

  .

• 1–2 years’ experience

  in R&D roles in robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, or aerospace.
• Strong foundation in

  control systems

  ,

  control algorithms

  , and automation methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with

  navigation sensors

  (UWB, lasers/LiDARs, IMUs, encoders) for localization, mapping, and perception.
• Demonstrated exposure to

  sensor fusion frameworks

  and multi-sensor data integration.
• Programming skills in

  C/C++

  and

  Python

  , with familiarity in

  ROS

  ,

  Gazebo

  , or

  Matlab/Simulink

  .
• Proficiency in

  PCB/electronics design

  using

  Altium, KiCad

  , or

  Eagle

  .
• Understanding of hardware interfaces:

  CAN

  ,

  I2C

  ,

  UART

  , and

  SPI

  .
• Knowledge of

  SLAM techniques

  and autonomous navigation concepts.
• Excellent documentation, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Experience

• Project or industrial work in

  mobile robotics

  ,

  underwater systems

  ,

  UAVs

  , or

  autonomous navigation

  .
• Experience with

  RTOS

  ,

  FPGA-based systems

  ,

  computer vision

  , or

  AI-driven perception

  .
• Collaboration experience in multidisciplinary R&D environments.

Application Guidance

• Candidates are encouraged to

  highlight relevant project work

  or academic research—particularly those involving control systems, sensor integration, SLAM, or autonomous robotics. Including links to portfolios, GitHub repositories, or technical documentation will strongly support the application.
• This role requires significant math skills. Please self-asses suitability before applying.

Interested?

• Send your CV to people@krishnaallied.com or share via LinkedIn EasyApply
• Join Krishna Defence’s Robotics Division and help pioneer autonomous systems that move, sense, and adapt intelligently across challenging environments.