: UAV Integration &

Systems Engineer

Location: Noida

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Level: 12 Years

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, passionate UAV Integration & Systems Engineer to join our core

R&D; team. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, building, integrating, and flight-testing next-generation multirotor platforms. You will bridge hardware, electronics, and flight control software to develop robust, mission-ready drone systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. UAV System Design & Architecture

- Design and develop UAV platforms (multirotor systems) tailored to specific mission and

operational requirements.
- Define end-to-end system architectures, including propulsion, avionics, payloads,

communication systems, and power distribution networks.
- Perform component selection, trade-off studies, and hardware compatibility analysis.

2. Hardware Integration & Assembly

- Complete drone assembly and hardware integration, including:

Flight Controllers: Pixhawk, Cube, and equivalent open-source/proprietary systems. Propulsion & Power: ESCs, motors, propellers, PDBs, and battery configurations.

Avionics & Communication: GPS, telemetry modules, and RC systems.

- Integrate specialized payloads, including surveillance cameras, sensors, and custom

hardware modules.
- Ensure reliable hardware-software interfacing and clean wire harness management.

3. Flight Systems, Autopilot & Tuning

- Configure and tune open-source flight stacks, specifically PX4 Autopilot and ArduPilot.
- Conduct bench tests, ground checks, and live flight tests to troubleshoot control and





performance issues. 4. Field Testing, Validation & Reliability

- Develop and execute structured bench and field testing protocols.
- Diagnose, log, and resolve hardware glitches, signal dropouts, and software edge cases.
- Validate system performance and reliability under varying environmental and lighting

conditions.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional R&D;, procurement, and operations teams to

translate field findings into product improvements. Required Skills & Qualifications

Core Technical Competencies

- Basic understanding of UAV dynamics, flight mechanics, and multirotor propulsion

balance.
- Practical expertise in ESC calibration, power distribution design, and battery

management systems (LiPo / Li-ion).
- Hands-on experience with drone communication systems (RF links, telemetry, and

FPV systems).
- Proven capability in integrating payload systems for surveillance and operational tasks.

Software & Tools

- Proficient with ground control software: QGroundControl and Mission Planner.
- Familiarity with PX4 / ArduPilot parameter configuration, log analysis, and firmware

flashing.

Experience Requirements

- 1–2 years of hands-on experience in UAV/drone development and multirotor platform

integration.
- A proven track record of building, configuring, and flying drones from scratch.

Preferred / Valuable to Have
- Experience with custom frame fabrication, carbon-fiber setups, or 3D printing for fast

prototyping.
- Exposure to companion computers (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi) and companion

software interfaces.

📌 UAV Integration and Systems Engineer (Noida)
🏢 IG Defence
📍 Noida