Designation: UAV Software Engineer

Reports to: Head-software/Engineering Manager

Location: Hyderabad/Gurgaon

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description – UAV Software Engineer (C/C++, Python, GCS & Firmware) Role Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated UAV Software Engineer with solid expertise in embedded systems, Ground Control Station (GCS) development, firmware development, and AI-based computer vision. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with the ArduPilot ecosystem, communication protocols, and UAV software architecture.

Key Responsibilities

- ​Design, develop, and maintain UAV firmware and embedded software.
- ​Develop and customize Ground Control Station (GCS) applications for mission planning, telemetry, and payload control.
- ​Develop software using C/C++ and Python for embedded and desktop applications.
- ​Integrate sensors, payloads, and peripherals with flight controllers and onboard computers.
- ​Customize, debug, and enhance the ArduPilot software stack.
- ​Implement and troubleshoot UAV communication protocols and hardware interfaces.
- ​Generate datasets, train AI models, and optimize them for deployment on edge devices.
- ​Debug hardware-software integration issues and collaborate on system integration, testing, and field trials.

Required Skills

- ​Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.




- ​Experience in custom Ground Control Station (GCS) development and UAV firmware development.
- ​Strong understanding of the ArduPilot software stack and flight controller architecture.
- ​Knowledge of communication protocols including MAVLink, UART, I²C, CAN Bus, SPI, and Ethernet/TCP-IP.
- ​Experience integrating UAV peripherals such as cameras, gimbals, GPS, IMUs, and telemetry systems.
- ​Experience with Linux, Git, embedded software development, and debugging.
- ​Experience in AI dataset generation, model training, and computer vision.

Preferred Qualifications

- ​Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- ​Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot flight controllers.
- ​Familiarity with OpenCV, GStreamer, and embedded Linux development.
- ​Experience with UAV system integration, testing, and field deployments.

Desired Candidate Profile

- ​Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- ​Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
- ​Passion for UAV technology, embedded systems, and AI-driven solutions.
- ​Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

Work Location: In person

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