Company: Drogo Drones Pvt. Ltd. (Drogo Aerospace)

Location:
Hyderabad, Telangana

Experience:
8–10 Years Department: Research & Development / UAV Systems Engineering Employment Type: Full time Position: Senior System Integrator About Drogo Aerospace Drogo Aerospace is a drone technology company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, integration, and testing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for defence, surveillance, agriculture, and industrial applications. We are looking for an experienced Senior System Integrator to lead the integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of advanced UAV platforms, including multirotor, fixed-wing, VTOL, and hybrid drone systems.

Key Responsibilities
1. UAV System Integration
• Lead end-to-end integration of UAV hardware, software, avionics, propulsion, and communication systems.
• Integrate flight controllers, GPS/GNSS, IMUs, ESCs, motors, servos, sensors, telemetry modules, and payloads.
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability between electrical, electronic, mechanical, and software subsystems.
• Oversee integration of multirotor, fixed-wing, VTOL, and hybrid UAV platforms. 2. Avionics & Flight Control Systems
• Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot flight control systems using ArduPilot, PX4, Mission Planner, and QGroundControl.
• Integrate autopilot systems, navigation sensors, communication links, and ground control stations.
• Support flight controller calibration, parameter tuning, and system-level validation.
• Troubleshoot hardware-software interface issues. 3. Testing & Validation
• Develop and execute system integration testing procedures, including bench testing, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and ground testing.
• Conduct system-level verification and validation before flight trials.




• Analyze flight logs, telemetry data, and system performance to identify technical issues.
• Support flight testing, failure analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ensure system reliability, safety, and operational readiness. 4. Electrical & Electronic Integration
• Supervise wiring harness design, power distribution, PCB integration, and electrical subsystem connectivity.
• Integrate batteries, power management systems, propulsion controllers, and communication equipment.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system architecture documents.
• Diagnose electrical faults, signal interference, and communication failures. 5. System Architecture & Documentation
• Collaborate with design, embedded software, mechanical, avionics, and flight-testing teams.
• Prepare system architecture diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), integration plans, and test reports.
• Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and integration checklists.
• Support design reviews, engineering change management, and product development activities. 6. Team Leadership & Project Coordination
• Lead and mentor system integration engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate integration activities across multiple UAV development projects.
• Identify technical risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.




• Ensure timely completion of integration milestones while maintaining quality and safety standards. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in system integration, preferably within UAV, aerospace, defence, avionics, or robotics industries.
• Strong understanding of UAV architecture, avionics, flight control systems, and communication protocols.
• Hands-on experience integrating complex electromechanical and embedded systems.
• Experience with CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and other communication interfaces.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical, electronic, and embedded system integration issues.
• Experience with UAV ground testing, flight testing, and system validation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and system interface documentation. Preferred Skills
• Experience with fixed-wing, VTOL, hybrid, and long-endurance UAV platforms.
• Familiarity with ArduPilot, PX4, MAVLink, Mission Planner, and QGroundControl.
• Knowledge of GNSS/RTK, telemetry, RF communication, and payload integration.
• Experience with propulsion systems, including electric, internal combustion, and hybrid configurations.
• Familiarity with defence UAV development and mission-critical systems.
• Knowledge of DGCA UAV regulations, type certification processes, and applicable aerospace quality standards.
• Experience with system-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.

📌 Senior System Integrator – UAV (Hyderabad)
🏢 DROGO AEROSPACE
📍 Hyderabad