Location:
IIT Ropar, Punjab (In office) Role: Full-Time Experience
- 5 years + PaceDefence Systems is hiring an experienced UAV Systems Engineer to join our growing defence technology team at IIT Ropar. We are looking for a hands-on engineer passionate about building and deploying next-generation UAV systems for defence and strategic applications.

Key Responsibilities
• UAV system integration across avionics, propulsion, flight controls, communication systems, and payloads
• Flight controller configuration, tuning, and mission validation (PX4 / Ardupilot)
• Payload integration including EO/IR, telemetry, RF systems, and mission equipment
• Ground testing, flight trials, debugging, and performance optimization
• Support rapid prototyping, field deployments, and product development Desired Skills
• Experience with UAV systems (Fixed Wing / VTOL / Hybrid)




• Knowledge of PX4, Ardupilot, Mission Planner, MAVLink, QGroundControl
• Strong troubleshooting and systems engineering mindset
• Exposure to avionics, embedded systems, RF, or aerospace systems preferred
• Defence / UAV startup experience is a plus QualificationsBachelor’s / Master’s in Aerospace, Electronics, Mechanical, Robotics, Avionics, Mechatronics, or related fields. Why Join Us?Work on indigenous defence UAV programs from the IIT Ropar innovation ecosystem and help build cutting-edge autonomous aerospace systems for national impact. Apply at: [email protected] Subject: Application – UAV Systems Engineer | IIT Ropar

📌 UAV Systems Engineer (Chandigarh)
🏢 PaceDefence Systems
📍 Chandigarh