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Position : Drone Research Engineer

Department: R & D – Autonomous Systems

Location: Gurugram, Haryana (On-site / Field)

Experience: Minimum 3 Years

Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech – Electronics / Avionics / Electrical / Mechatronics/ Aerospace

Employment Type Full-Time

About Airbotix

Airbotix Technology Pvt. Ltd. is a DIPP-recognised deep-tech defence startup working on unmanned systems. Our work spans drone light shows, tethered aerostats (iDEX ADITI-2.0 awardee). We are a team of engineers, ex-defence professionals, and innovators driven by a singular mission: to build cutting-edge autonomous platforms for India's security and commercial sectors.

Role Overview

We are looking for a technically sharp and hands-on Drone Research Engineer to join our R&D; team.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in ArduPilot-based flight stack development, flight log

analysis, and avionics integration. This role demands both lab-bench precision and field-readiness —

You will be expected to tune, troubleshoot, and fly.

Key Responsibilities

Flight Stack & Autopilot Development

- Configure, tune, and validate ArduPilot based autopilots for multi-rotors.
- Perform systematic PID tuning using Mission Planner, QGroundControl, and MAVProxy
- Analyse flight logs (BIN/TLOG) to diagnose issues including oscillations, vibration, and compass interference, GPS anomalies, and attitude errors
- Define and validate ArduPilot parameters for varied mission profiles.

Avionics & Electronics Integration

- Design and integrate avionics sub-systems: flight controllers, ESCs, BECs, power distribution, RF modules, and companion computers.
- Select and integrate sensors — RTK/GNSS modules, IMUs, magnetometers, barometers, and optical flow sensors
- Perform bench testing and in-field validation of new hardware configurations
- Develop and maintain wiring harnesses, payload interfaces, and power architecture documentation

Mission Planning & Field Operations

- Plan and execute autonomous missions using Mission Planner and custom GCS interfaces
- Configure geofencing,



failsafes, RTL, and terrain-following for complex operational environments
- Conduct pre-flight checks, flight tests, and post-flight data reviews
- Support show drone operations, including RTK GPS setup, antenna optimisation, and swarm coordination

Research &Development;

- Contribute to Airbotix R&D programmes including ADITI-2.0.
- Prototype and evaluate new UAV configurations, propulsion systems, and sensor payloads
- Stay current with emerging autopilot firmware, MAVLink protocol updates, and open-source drone ecosystem developments

Required Skills & Competencies

Must-Have (Technical)

- ArduPilot – parameter tuning, SITL simulation, firmware customisation
- Mission Planner – mission creation, live telemetry analysis, log review
- Flight Log Analysis – BIN file parsing using UAV Log Viewer, ArduPilot Log Analyzer, or custom scripts
- Electronics / Avionics – power systems, ESC calibration, sensor wiring, EMI mitigation
- B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics, Avionics, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering

Good to Have

- Experience with RTK GPS systems (, u-blox F9P)
- MAVLink protocol understanding and custom MAVLink message development
- Python or C++ scripting for autopilot integration and data analysis
- Experience with tethered UAVs, aerostats, or AUV navigation systems
- Familiarity with RF systems — telemetry radios, antenna selection, link budget

Experience Requirements

Minimum- 3 years of hands-on experience in UAV hardware/software development,

with demonstrable work on ArduPilot-based platforms

Preferred- Experience in defence/government UAV projects, iDEX / DIO

engagements, or DRDO-affiliated R&D; work

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and deep-tech UAV programmes
- Direct exposure to iDEX / ADITI-2.0 / MoD-funded projects
- Field deployments for drone light shows, defence trials, and system integration events
- Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives
- Quick-paced, mission-driven culture with real engineering impact

Benefits:

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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📌 Drone Research Engineer (India)
🏢 Airbotix Technology
📍 India