UAV Flight Test Engineer

UAV Flight Test Engineer

Adibatla, Hyderabad

2 to 4 Years

Full-time

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled engineer to support the flight testing of eVTOL aircraft, including fixed-wing VTOL configurations. This role spans multiple domains, including flight controller setup, tuning, simulation, and flight data analysis.

About BluJ:

BluJ Aero is formed with the vision of making Aviation 'Simpler & Sustainable'. We are working on cutting-edge Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) technologies and aim to cut down travel time for cargo and humans significantly. We are looking for passionate and ambitious people to form our core foundation team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regularly fly eVTOL and subscale prototype aircraft in both real-world field environments and simulations.
• Test control strategies developed by the flight controls team under various flight conditions.
• Collaborate with the Embedded Systems team to integrate flight instrumentation and sensors.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret flight data to support system development and tuning.
• Assess and document the flight performance and handling quality of aircraft.
• Contribute to the creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for both flight testing and ground operations.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in the UAV industry.
• Flying experience with both multirotor and fixed-wing UAVs.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical).
• Strong understanding of aerial systems including multirotor, fixed-wing, and VTOL configurations.
• Hands-on experience assembling UAV systems from components (motors, ESCs, flight controllers, etc.).
• Familiarity with avionics sensors such as barometers, IMUs, GPS, and airspeed sensors.
• Experience in autopilot tuning for multirotor or fixed-wing platforms.
• Experience configuring and operating ground control software such as Mission Planner or QGroundControl.

Bonus Points:

• Experience flying both fixed-wing and multirotor model aircraft.
• Have built, tuned, and flown UAVs using off-the-shelf components.
• Prior involvement in UAV or robotics projects (academic or professional).
• Familiarity with open-source autopilot platforms (e.g., ArduPilot, PX4).
• Experience in UAV or model aircraft design and fabrication.

What We Offer:

•  Flexible Working Hours.
• Collaborative and Innovative Work Environment.
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development.
• A Culture that Values Diversity and Inclusion.

Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BluJ Aero is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.