Job description:

We are looking for a skilled UAV Engineer who is capable of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting drones used for industrial, survey, or R&D; applications. The candidate should have hands-on experience in flying drones , understanding UAV components, and performing basic technical checks. A strong electronics background is essential to support hardware integration, sensor testing, and flight system upgrades.

Key Responsibilities:

- Operate and fly multirotor and fixed-wing drones safely for field operations.
- Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections , ensuring airworthiness and system readiness.
- Troubleshoot issues related to flight controllers, ESCs, motors, GPS modules, batteries , and other UAV components.
- Assist in the integration and testing of payloads, sensors, communication modules , etc.
- Maintain detailed flight logs, maintenance records , and mission reports.
- Conduct calibration of IMU, compass, GPS, and other onboard systems.
- Support engineering teams in R&D; activities , prototype testing, and performance evaluations.
- Follow DGCA or internal guidelines for safety and operational protocols.




- Provide technical support to customers or internal teams during demonstrations.
- Ensure proper battery management, charging cycles, and power system health monitoring.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Electronics / Electrical / ECE Engineering .
- Hands-on experience in flying drones (manual and autonomous modes).
- Good understanding of UAV technologies flight controllers, telemetry, sensors, and radio communication .
- Knowledge of troubleshooting electronic circuits, wiring, and UAV components.
- Familiarity with Mission Planner, QGroundControl , or similar UAV software.
- Robust problem-solving ability and attention to technical details.
- Willingness to travel for field operations, demonstrations, or client visits.

Preferred (Good to Have):

- Drone pilot certification (DGCA or equivalent).
- Experience in UAV assembly, repair, and customization .
- Knowledge of scripting or programming skills (Python/C/C++).
- Understanding of Lithium battery safety and power management.
- Experience with GIS, surveying, or mapping tools.

📌 UAV Engineer with drone flying skills (Maharashtra)
🏢 Nex Robotics
📍 Maharashtra