About the Role

We are looking for a

UAV Systems Engineer with 2–4 years of experience to work on the integration and development of complete UAV platforms. The role requires a strong understanding of UAV architecture, system integration, flight-control systems, sensors, power systems, and mission requirements. The candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary R&D; teams to build, test, troubleshoot, and optimize UAV systems.

Job Responsibilities

- Develop and integrate complete UAV systems

, including flight controllers, propulsion, power systems, communication systems, navigation sensors, payloads, and ground control systems.

- Define and manage system-level requirements, interfaces, configurations, and architecture based on UAV mission and operational requirements.

- Perform integration and configuration of flight controllers/autopilots, GNSS/GPS, IMUs, telemetry, ESCs, motors, batteries, radios, and other UAV subsystems

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- Conduct ground testing, system validation, flight testing, and performance evaluation to verify UAV functionality and reliability.

- Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, communication, sensor, power, and integration issues during development and testing.

- Work closely with mechanical, electronics, embedded, software, and pilot teams to ensure effective subsystem integration and overall UAV performance

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- Analyze flight-test data and system performance to identify issues and implement improvements related to flight stability, endurance,



payload capability, reliability, and mission performance

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- Maintain system documentation including system architecture, wiring/interface information, configuration parameters, test procedures, test reports, and engineering change records

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Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in

Aerospace Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline

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- 2–4 years of relevant experience in UAV/drone systems, robotics, aerospace systems, embedded systems integration, or a similar multidisciplinary engineering environment.

- Robust understanding of

UAV architecture, flight-control systems, propulsion, power systems, navigation, communication, and sensor integration

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- Hands-on experience with UAV autopilots/flight controllers such as

Pixhawk, ArduPilot, PX4, or equivalent platforms

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- Familiarity with

Mission Planner, QGroundControl, telemetry systems, GPS/GNSS, IMU, ESC, brushless motors, Li-ion/LiPo battery systems, and UAV communication interfaces

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- Ability to independently perform system integration, troubleshooting, ground testing, and flight-test activities

, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Good technical documentation and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with

R&D;, electronics, software, mechanical, and flight-test teams in a fast-paced startup environment.

📌 UAV Systems Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Aero360 - Dronix Technologies
📍 Chennai