Role Summary
As Lead Controls Engineer, ​you will own the control systems architecture, guide algorithm development (attitude, trajectory, and mission-level control), and lead a team of controls engineers. This role combines technical depth in flight dynamics and control theory with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring, roadmap development, and cross-team collaboration with firmware, autonomy, and systems integration teams.

Roles and Responsibilities
Control System Design & Development
Architect, implement, and optimize control systems for attitude, altitude, velocity, and trajectory tracking.
Develop both low-level controllers (motor commands, stabilization) and high-level controllers (trajectory following, waypoint tracking).
Model and analyze UAV dynamics under variable payloads and flight conditions.
Explore and implement advanced control methods (e.g., LQR, MPC, adaptive control, fault-tolerant control).
Continuous Improvement & Research
Stay updated with the state of the art in control systems, UAV dynamics, and adaptive/autonomous control methods.




Drive innovation by evaluating current algorithms (e.g., AI/ML-enhanced control strategies).
Ensure documentation, safety standards, and compliance with UAV regulatory requirements.
Simulation, Testing & Tuning
Lead the use of simulation environments (MATLAB/Simulink, Gazebo, AirSim, SITL/HIL) for validation.
Define test cases and metrics for control performance, robustness, and safety.
Oversee parameter tuning and log analysis during lab and field flight testing.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with:
Firmware engineers to ensure low-level control implementation on embedded hardware.
Autonomy engineers to connect planners with trajectory controllers.
Perception & sensor fusion teams to leverage accurate state estimation for reliable control.
Flight test team to validate and iterate in real-world conditions.

Requirements
Qualifications
Master’s or Ph.D. in A

📌 Lead Controls Engineer Bengaluru
🏢 UNMANND
📍 Bengaluru