A highly hands-on FPV Drone System Integration Engineer responsible for end-to-end drone development, electronics integration, tuning, payload integration, and mission testing.
This role demands deep expertise across the entire FPV electronics stack, from component selection to real-world deployment in tactical and high-performance environments.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End FPV Drone Integration
- Build and integrate complete FPV drones from scratch, including:
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Flight Controller (FC) & ESC stacks
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Motors & propeller selection
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Frame selection based on mission profile
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Power systems (LiPo, BEC, regulators)
- Ensure clean wiring, EMI shielding, and robust assembly
Complete Electronics Ecosystem Expertise (Critical Requirement)
Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with all FPV electronics components, including:
- Flight Controllers (FC) & ESC stacks
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Stack integration, pin mapping, UART management
- Motors & Propellers
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KV selection, thrust-to-weight optimisation
- Frames
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Structural considerations for payload & durability
- Video Transmission Systems (VTX)
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Analogue & digital systems, frequency management, power tuning
- FPV Goggles & Ground Systems
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Signal optimisation, latency considerations
- Receivers & Radio Systems
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ELRS, Crossfire, SBUS, CRSF protocols
- Cameras
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FPV cameras, thermal cameras, payload cameras
- Power Distribution
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PDBs, current sensors, voltage regulation
- Antennas & RF Systems
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Range optimisation and interference handling
Candidate should be capable of:
- Selecting components based on mission needs
- Integrating and troubleshooting complete systems
- Optimising for performance, range, and reliability
3. Betaflight Configuration & PID Tuning
- Configure and optimise Betaflight
- Perform:
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PID tuning (manual + Blackbox analysis)
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Filter tuning
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Rate optimization
- Tune drones for:
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High-speed FPV
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Payload carrying
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Stability under varying conditions
4. Payload, Servo & Sensor Integration
- Integrate:
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Servo-based mechanisms (drop systems, actuators)
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Thermal cameras & payload sensors
- Configure AUX channels and control logic
- Ensure reliable actuation during missions
5. Military / Tactical Mechanism Integration
- Integrate and test:
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Payload release systems
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Trigger mechanisms
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Custom actuation hardware
- Ensure:
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Fail-safe operation
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Secure mounting
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Precision deployment
6. FPV Piloting & Mission Testing
- Perform:
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Manual FPV piloting
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Field testing in real-world conditions
- Validate:
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Range & signal strength
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Video quality & latency
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Mission execution capability
7. Communication & RF Optimisation
- Configure and optimise:
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ELRS / Crossfire links
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VTX transmission
- Handle:
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Interference environments
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Long-range setups
8. Testing,
Debugging & Validation
- Conduct:
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Bench testing
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Flight testing
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Stress & endurance testing
- Troubleshoot:
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Oscillations
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Noise/interference
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Power failures
- Analyse logs (Blackbox)
9. Documentation & Support
- Maintain:
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Wiring diagrams
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Configuration files
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Test reports
- Support production and scaling
Required Skills
Must-Have:
- Deep expertise in complete FPV electronics stack
- Strong experience with Betaflight
- Hands-on experience in:
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Drone building (scratch to flight-ready)
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Soldering & electronics debugging
Core Knowledge:
- ESC protocols (DShot, PWM)
- UART & serial communication
- RF systems & antenna tuning
- Power electronics (LiPo, regulators)
Practical Skills:
- FPV piloting (mandatory)
- PID tuning & flight optimization
- Real-world debugging capability
Good to Have
- Experience with:
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Thermal imaging payloads
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Companion computers (Jetson / RPi)
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Autonomous systems (PX4 / Ardupilot basics)
- Exposure to:
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Defence or tactical drone applications
Candidate Profile
- Builder mindset (not just theoretical)
- Robust troubleshooting ability
- Comfortable with field testing
- Fast, iterative problem solver
What Youll Work On
- High-performance FPV drones
- Tactical payload systems
- AI-integrated UAV platforms
- Swarm and defence drone systems
Why Join Us
- Work on real, mission-critical drone systems
- Exposure to hardware + AI + defense applications
- Fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
📌 FPV drone System integration engineer (Surat)
🏢 Coreehs
📍 Surat