UAV Systems Engineer - Gimbal Design

Company Description

Indo Wings Private Limited is a leading Indian company specializing in advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Anti-UAV systems. Established in 2020, we deliver innovative drone solutions for agriculture, defense, surveillance, energy, and disaster management sectors. Our product lines, such as the CyberOne series and the S-Series, include drones designed for precision agriculture, surveillance, and mapping. With cutting-edge hardware enabling autonomous flight and AI-driven capabilities, our systems make UAV operations efficient and user-friendly. Proudly supporting the "Make in India" initiative, our expert R&D team is at the forefront of aerospace technology and GIS applications.

Job Summary

Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded firmware/software using C/C++. 
• Work on microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, AVR, PIC, STM32, etc.) and embedded platforms. 
• Debug hardware/software issues using tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. 
• Implement and optimize low-level drivers for communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, etc.). 
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new hardware boards. 
• Develop and maintain real-time embedded applications using RTOS or bare-metal programming. 
• Document design specifications, code, and test procedures. 
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement of development practices. 

• Develop and integrate gimbal control systems for UAVs, including stabilization algorithms, IMU/encoder integration, and closed-loop motor control.

   

• Work on real-time video stabilization, payload control interfaces, and communication between UAV flight controller and gimbal systems.

   

• Optimize system performance for weight, power, and latency constraints specific to UAV applications.

   

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 
• 2+ years of experience in embedded systems development. 
• Strong programming skills in C/C++. 
• Experience with at least one RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr). 
• Familiarity with debugging tools (JTAG, SWD) and lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter). 
• Understanding of embedded communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, etc.). 
• Hands-on experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). 
• Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets. 

• Experience working with gimbals, camera payloads, or similar mechatronic systems.

   

• Knowledge of sensor fusion (IMU, encoders) and motor control for gimbal stabilization.

   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded Linux or bare-metal systems. 
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash for testing and automation. 
• Knowledge of wireless communication protocols (BLE, Zigbee, Wi-Fi). 
• Exposure to IoT platforms or cloud connectivity. 
• Experience in Agile development methodologies. 

• Experience in UAV integration: interfacing gimbal systems with UAV flight controllers, video transmission modules, and ground control stations.

   

• Knowledge of video compression, latency optimization, and real-time data streaming.

   

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication. 
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team. 
• Proactive and eager to learn new technologies.