Robotics AI/ML Engineer - Drones

Job Description

Job Description We are looking for a passionate and skilled Robotics AI/ML Engineer to join our team in developing intelligent and autonomous drone systems. You will lead the development of drone software stacks, integrating onboard intelligence (AI/ML) with robotic middleware (ROS/ROS2) and backend systems. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of hands-on experience in building real-world robotics or drone software, with strong command over ROS/ROS2, computer vision, and machine learning applied to autonomous navigation, perception, or decision-making. Key Responsibilities Drone Software Development Build and maintain core ROS/ROS2-based software for autonomous flight, navigation, and perception Develop real-time systems to handle sensor fusion, path planning, obstacle avoidance, and mission execution Implement algorithms for drone localization (GPS, SLAM, visual odometry) and mapping AI/ML Integration Develop and train AI/ML models for perception (e.g., object detection, tracking, segmentation) Deploy and optimize AI models on edge hardware (Jetson, Raspberry Pi, Odroid, etc.) Work on multi-camera vision, lidar fusion, and real-time inference pipelines System Integration & Backend Communication Integrate drone software with backend/cloud systems using ROSBridge, WebSockets, MQTT, or custom APIs Build data pipelines for telemetry, health monitoring, and AI inference output Work with DevOps/Backend teams to ensure smooth interface with mission control and analytics dashboards Testing & Simulation Set up and manage simulated environments (e.g., Gazebo, Ignition) for testing flight logic and AI behavior Conduct real-world test flights with live data and iterative tuning of software models Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics , Computer Science , Electrical Engineering , or related field Minimum 1 year experience building autonomous systems using ROS/ROS2 Proficient in Python and C++ with experience writing ROS nodes and launch files Experience deploying AI/ML models for perception or control (e.g., YOLO, DeepSORT, CNNs, LSTMs) Hands-on experience with drones or mobile robotics platforms (simulation or real-world) Comfortable with version control (Git), Linux environments, and debugging complex robotic systems Preferred Skills Experience with drone-specific stacks (PX4, ArduPilot, MAVROS) Experience with edge AI deployment tools (TensorRT, ONNX, OpenVINO) Familiarity with CV frameworks like OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch Experience with cloud platforms for robotics (AWS RoboMaker, Azure, etc.) Understanding of control systems (PID, MPC), SLAM, or multi-agent systems Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in robotics and IoT Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹180,000.00 - ₹240,000.00 per year Schedule: Day shift Fixed shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): Have you ever worked on Drones or built a drone? Experience: Robotics AI / ML: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: AI / ML certification (Preferred) Location: Hyderabad, Telangana (Required) Work Location: In person