Company: QuillAir Aerospace & Engineering Pvt Ltd *

Location:
KolKata, West Bengal *Employment Type: Full-time We’re looking for a hands-on *Head Drone Engineer
* who can take a drone from an initial requirement to a fully assembled, tested aircraft ready for flight trials. You will own the engineering and build process: deciding how the drone should be built, selecting the right parts, sourcing components, assembling the aircraft, configuring its systems, and troubleshooting problems. You will work alongside a dedicated pilot for flight testing and performance improvements. *

Key Responsibilities
*
- Translate project requirements—including payload, flight time, range, and operating conditions—into practical drone designs and build plans.
- Select compatible components, including frames, arms, motors, propellers, electronic speed controllers (ESCs), batteries, flight controllers, GPS modules, sensors, and telemetry systems.
- Prepare bills of materials, estimate build costs, identify suppliers, and manage component sourcing.
- Independently assemble drones from individual components, including mechanical assembly, soldering, wiring, power distribution, and system integration.
- Configure flight controller firmware, calibrate sensors, and set up communications and failsafe settings.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, firmware configuration, and integration issues.
- Conduct ground checks and work with the pilot during flight trials to identify problems and improve performance.
- Maintain build documentation, wiring diagrams, component lists, configuration records, and maintenance procedures.
- Improve drone reliability,



flight performance, and ease of repair. *Required Skills and Experience
*
- Demonstrated hands-on experience building, assembling, troubleshooting, or repairing drones.
- Strong understanding of drone components, their compatibility, and how they affect flight performance.
- Practical skills in soldering, wiring, mechanical assembly, and fault diagnosis.
- Experience configuring and calibrating flight controllers and related systems.
- Ability to select suitable parts based on technical requirements and budget.
- Ability to independently take a build from a project brief through assembly, troubleshooting, and flight testing.
- Clear communication, positive documentation habits, and a careful approach to workshop and flight-test safety. *Preferred Experience
*
- Familiarity with ArduPilot or PX4, and ground-control software such as Mission Planner or QGroundControl.
- Experience reviewing flight logs and tuning drone performance.
- Familiarity with CAD, 3D printing, custom mounts, or frame modifications.
- Experience integrating payloads, cameras, or additional sensors. *What Success Looks Like
* Given a project brief, you can determine the build approach, select and source the right components, assemble and configure the drone, resolve technical issues, and support the pilot through successful flight trials. *

How to Apply
* Send your résumé and a short description of drones you have personally built or repaired to *[[email protected]]*. Please include photos, videos, or project links where available, and explain your specific contribution to each build. Work

Location:
In person

📌 Head Drone Engineer (Kolkata)
🏢 QuillAir
📍 Kolkata