Role Summary We are looking for a highly experienced UAV Systems Integration and Product Development professional to lead end-to-end development of heavy payload drones at Marut Drones. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in product design, prototyping, testing, certification, and after-sales support with proven experience of successfully commercialized drone platforms.

Core Eligibility Criteria

- Experience in end-to-end product development lifecycle of UAV systems
- Successfully developed a drone product with at least 50 units sold commercially
- Strong system architecture experience for UAV platforms
- Hands-on experience with Heavy Payload Drones (>30 kg)
- Experience in VTOL platforms
- Expertise in R&D; prototyping of UAV systems
- Experience with Flight Controllers – Pixhawk / Jiyi / Vector Flight Controllers
- Solid understanding of Flight Control Systems
- Hands-on experience with Ardupilot or PX4 ecosystem
- Experience in payload integration and development
- Experience in mechanical and electrical design for drones
- Experience in prototype building and validation
- Component level testing expertise
- Final prototype development and optimization
- Integrated system testing and validation
- Experience in DGCA or relevant drone certification processes
- Experience in after-sales technical support for drone products
- Capability to own full product development responsibility

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the complete lifecycle of drone product development from concept to commercialization




- Design and define UAV system architecture for heavy payload platforms
- Develop VTOL and multirotor platforms as per business requirements
- Select and integrate appropriate flight controllers and avionics
- Perform component-level and integrated testing of UAV systems
- Lead R&D; prototyping and iterative design improvements
- Work closely with certification teams to ensure regulatory compliance
- Support after-sales team for technical troubleshooting and improvements
- Prepare technical documentation related to product design and certification
- Support tender team in defining product specifications and costing
- Work on BOM finalization and purchase cost optimization
- Interact with vendors and suppliers for component development
- Drive continuous product improvements based on field feedback

Additional Expectations

- Team Management and technical mentoring
- Daily team reporting and task tracking
- Weekly reporting to Management
- Project planning and execution
- Cross-functional coordination with production and quality teams
- Vendor and stakeholder management

Educational Qualification B.Tech / M.Tech in Aerospace, Robotics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics or related fields Experience Required Minimum 6–10 years of relevant experience in UAV / Drone product development

Technical Skills Required

- UAV system design and architecture
- Ardupilot / PX4 platforms
- Flight control tuning
- Hardware integration
- Heavy payload UAV design
- Electrical and mechanical integration
- Testing and validation methodologies

📌 Technical Lead – UAV Systems & Integration (Gudivada)
🏢 Marut Drones
📍 Gudivada