UAV Systems Engineer

UAV Systems Engineer

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Role Overview

UAV Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate and configure

  PX4/ArduPilot-based flight controllers

  (Pixhawk-class).
• Implement

  waypoint missions, geofencing, and failsafe behaviors

  .
• Tune UAV flight performance (PID tuning, EKF parameters).
• Integrate payloads (EO/IR gimbals, Jetson companion computers, sensors).
• Support

  simulation-based development

  (AirSim/Gazebo SITL) and transition to field testing.
• Conduct

  bench tests, tethered flights, and live flight trials

  with safety protocols.
• Assist AI/ML engineers in integrating

  computer vision and Weather Guard modules

  on-board UAVs.
• Troubleshoot UAV avionics, power systems, and telemetry links.
• Maintain detailed logs of

  flight tests, anomalies, and performance tuning

  .

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in

  UAV/avionics/robotics engineering

  .
• Hands-on expertise with

  PX4/ArduPilot

  , QGroundControl/Mission Planner.
• Experience with UAV integration:

  airframes, propulsion, batteries, payloads

  .
• Strong grasp of

  flight dynamics, GNSS/IMU, sensor calibration

  .
• Familiarity with

  MAVLink protocol

  (mission upload, telemetry, command/control).
• Basic electronics knowledge (power distribution, soldering, ESCs, BECs).
• Passion for hands-on prototyping and flight testing.

Preferred Background

• Academic or project work in

  drone/autonomous systems

  .
• Participation in

  student UAV competitions, robotics clubs, or aerospace research labs

  .
• Prior work with

  defense UAV startups, DGCA BVLOS trials, or hobbyist drone building

  .

What We Offer

• Chance to work on

  cutting-edge UAV projects

  integrated with AI/ML systems.
• Hands-on exposure to

  EO/IR, Jetson AI payloads, and secure comms

  .
• Flight test experience in controlled ranges and real-world defense scenarios.
• Competitive salary + performance bonuses + growth into leadership roles.