ideaForge is the leader in industrial and surveillance UAV manufacturing in India with more than 50% market share. The organization was established in 2007 by IIT-Bombay alumni and is based out of Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. ideaForge co-designed India’s first Surveillance quadrotor UAV, NETRA with the Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) and is also responsible for engineering the then world’s lightest Autopilot.
ideaForge develops completely indigenous technology for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Our organization is the pioneer in the UAS segment in India and has multiple IPs to its credit. Our in-house R&D;, design, manufacturing, software, services and training operations give us the flexibility to customize products for an array of requirements. We are continually innovating and experimenting to transform our aerial platforms to offer greater performance, higher reliability and autonomy.
At ideaForge, our principle behind everything we design,
and build is creating an impact – making the world a better and safer place. With this principle as our cornerstone, we have developed UAVs with unmatched global specifications. With this philosophy, we have consistently helped Indian Defense, Paramilitary & Police forces ensure the safety of our citizens and ultimately save precious lives.
POSITION OVERVIEW: As the Propulsion Team Lead, you will be the primary architect of the "Power Loop." You will own the entire lifecycle of the propulsion system—comprising the Motor, ESC, and Propeller—from initial conceptualization based on flight performance targets to final integration and troubleshooting. This is a high-visibility role requiring a blend of technical mastery, strategic vendor management, and cross-functional leadership. This role requires a "player-coach" mindset—someone who can negotiate with global vendors in the morning and perform high-precision bench