Position Title: System Engineer – UAV
Years of Experience: 2–5 Years
Work Model: Work From Office
Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
About IZI
At IZI , we are revolutionizing the consumer drone and gadget market in India. Our mission is to provide premium features without the premium price tag, empowering users to turn everyday moments into extraordinary adventures. We are a team of trailblazers looking for energetic individuals to help us soar to new horizons.
Website: https://www.izicart.com/
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for a System Engineer – UAV with 2–5 years of hands-on experience in UAV/drone systems, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting .
The candidate will be responsible for integrating and validating different UAV subsystems, including flight controllers, motors, ESCs, batteries, sensors, communication systems, payloads, and embedded electronics . The ideal candidate should have a positive understanding of UAV architecture and the ability to troubleshoot system-level technical issues.
Key Responsibilities
1. UAV System Integration
- Support the integration of complete UAV systems and subsystems.
- Integrate flight controllers, motors, ESCs, batteries, sensors, GPS, communication modules, payloads, and other electronic components .
- Ensure proper communication and interoperability between hardware and software components.
- Perform system-level configuration and integration of UAV platforms.
- Assist in identifying and resolving integration issues.
1. System Testing & Validation
- Conduct functional, system-level, and field testing of UAV platforms.
- Prepare and execute system test plans and test cases.
- Perform pre-flight and post-flight system checks.
- Collect and analyze flight and system performance data.
- Identify system-level failures and support corrective actions.
- Validate UAV performance against defined technical requirements.
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Flight Controller & UAV Configuration
- Configure and calibrate flight controllers and related UAV systems.
- Support PID tuning and flight parameter optimization .
- Configure sensors, GPS, telemetry, communication systems, and other peripherals.
- Troubleshoot flight-control and system configuration issues.
- Support flight testing and performance optimization.
1. Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution
- Diagnose hardware, software, electrical, and communication-related issues at the system level.
- Troubleshoot issues related to motors, ESCs, batteries, flight controllers, sensors, GPS, telemetry, and communication interfaces .
- Perform root-cause analysis of recurring system failures.
- Work with Electronics, Embedded, Mechanical, and Software teams to resolve technical issues.
- Maintain records of identified issues, troubleshooting activities, and resolutions.
1. System Requirements & Documentation
- Support preparation and maintenance of system-level requirements and technical specifications.
- Prepare system integration, test, and validation documentation.
- Maintain test reports, issue logs, configuration records, and technical documentation.
- Support preparation of system architecture and interface documentation.
- Ensure proper documentation of system changes and configurations.
1. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Mechanical, Electronics, Embedded, RF, Software, Manufacturing, and Quality teams .
- Coordinate with engineering teams during prototype development and system integration.
- Provide technical inputs during design reviews and product development activities.
- Support production teams during product testing and troubleshooting.
- Communicate technical issues and progress to relevant stakeholders.
1. Field Testing & Product Support
- Participate in UAV field trials and flight testing.
- Support testing under different operating conditions and environments.
- Monitor UAV performance during field operations.
- Identify and report system-level issues observed during testing.
- Support engineering teams in implementing improvements based on field-test results.
Required Skills
- UAV/Drone System Architecture
- UAV System Integration
- Flight Controller Configuration
- UAV Testing & Validation
- Basic PID Tuning and Flight Optimization
- Electronics & Electrical Fundamentals
- Motors, ESCs, Batteries & Power Systems
- Sensors & GPS Integration
- RF/Telemetry & Communication Systems
- Embedded Systems Fundamentals
- Hardware & Software Integration
- System Troubleshooting
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Documentation
- Test Planning & Reporting
- Basic Requirements Management
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics , or a related field.
- 2–5 years of hands-on experience in UAVs, drones, robotics, aerospace, embedded systems, or similar hardware products.
- Practical experience in UAV assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Experience working with flight controllers such as Pixhawk, Cube, or similar platforms will be an advantage.
- Familiarity with UAV communication protocols, telemetry systems, sensors, and GPS.
- Experience with autonomous or semi-autonomous UAV systems will be an added advantage.
- Experience in defense or industrial UAV applications will be an advantage.
📌 System Engineer - UAV (Bhopal)
🏢 IZI
📍 Bhopal