UAV Engineer

JOB Description:

Assembly & Integration 

•  Assemble multirotor UAV platforms as per Mechanical and Electrical drawings 
•  Integrate Propulsion systems (Motors, ESCs, Propellers), Power systems, Avionics, payloads, and Communication Modules 
•  Perform wiring harnessing, Soldering, crimping and cable management as per Aviation-Grade practices
•  Integrate Flight controllers (Pixhawk, Cube, proprietary controllers, etc.) and peripherals (GPS, Telemetry, RC, Cameras, Sensors)

 Configuration & Calibration

•   Configure Autopilot firmware (PX4 / ArduPilot or equivalent)
•   Perform Sensor calibration (IMU, Compass) 
• Tune PID Parameters for stable and efficient flight performance
•  Configure Failsafes, Geofencing and Flight Modes.

 Testing & Validation

•   Conduct bench tests, subsystem-level tests and system integration tests
•   Perform ground tests including Vibration Analysis, Power consumption and Thermal checks
•  Plan and execute flight tests (Hover, Endurance, Range, Payload and Environmental testing)
•  Analyze flight logs (.bin/.ulg) to identify and resolve performance or safety issues 

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

•  Diagnose and resolve Electrical, mechanical, and software integration issues 
•  Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for failures observed during testing or field operations
•  Maintain and repair UAVs and Ground Control equipment 

Documentation & Compliance

•  Prepare and maintain Assembly manuals, Integration checklists and test procedures
•  Document test results, deviations and corrective actions
•  Support regulatory and Certification activities (DGCA Type Certification, internal quality audits, etc.) 
•  Ensure adherence to safety, quality and operational standards

 Cross-functional Collaboration

•  Work closely with Design, Firmware, QA and operations teams
•  Provide feedback to Design teams for Design-For-Assembly (DFA) and Design-For-Test (DFT) 
• Support Pilot training and field deployment teams when required