Position : Drone Research Engineer
Department: R \& D – Autonomous Systems
Location: Gurugram, Haryana (On\-site / Field)
Experience: Minimum 3 Years
Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech – Electronics / Avionics / Electrical / Mechatronics/ Aerospace
Employment Type Full\-Time
Airbotix Technology Pvt. Ltd. is a DIPP\-recognised deep\-tech defence startup working on unmanned systems. Our work spans drone light shows, tethered aerostats (iDEX ADITI\-2\.0 awardee). We are a team of engineers, ex\-defence professionals, and innovators driven by a singular mission: to build cutting\-edge autonomous platforms for India's security and commercial sectors.
We are looking for a technically sharp and hands\-on Drone Research Engineer to join our R\&D team.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in ArduPilot\-based flight stack development, flight log
analysis, and avionics integration. This role demands both lab\-bench precision and field\-readiness —
You will be expected to tune, troubleshoot, and fly.
- *Flight Stack \& Autopilot Development**
- Configure, tune, and validate ArduPilot based autopilots for multi\-rotors.
- Perform systematic PID tuning using Mission Planner, QGroundControl, and MAVProxy
- Analyse flight logs (BIN/TLOG) to diagnose issues including oscillations, vibration, and compass interference, GPS anomalies, and attitude errors
- Define and validate ArduPilot parameters for varied mission profiles.
- *Avionics \& Electronics Integration**
- Design and integrate avionics sub\-systems: flight controllers, ESCs, BECs, power distribution, RF modules, and companion computers.
- Select and integrate sensors — RTK/GNSS modules, IMUs, magnetometers, barometers, and optical flow sensors
- Perform bench testing and in\-field validation of new hardware configurations
- Develop and maintain wiring harnesses, payload interfaces, and power architecture documentation
- *Mission Planning \& Field Operations**
- Plan and execute autonomous missions using Mission Planner and custom GCS interfaces
- Configure geofencing, failsafes, RTL, and terrain\-following for complex operational environments
- Conduct pre\-flight checks, flight tests, and post\-flight data reviews
- Support show drone operations, including RTK GPS setup, antenna optimisation, and swarm coordination
- *Research \&Development**
- Contribute to Airbotix R\&D programmes including ADITI\-2\.0\.
- Prototype and evaluate new UAV configurations, propulsion systems, and sensor payloads
- Stay current with emerging autopilot firmware, MAVLink protocol updates, and open\-source drone ecosystem developments
- *Required Skills \& Competencies**
- *Must\-Have (Technical)**
- ArduPilot – parameter tuning, SITL simulation, firmware customisation
- Mission Planner – mission creation, live telemetry analysis, log review
- Flight Log Analysis – BIN file parsing using UAV Log Viewer, ArduPilot Log Analyzer, or custom scripts
- Electronics / Avionics – power systems, ESC calibration, sensor wiring, EMI mitigation
- B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics, Avionics, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience with RTK GPS systems (, u\-blox F9P)
- MAVLink protocol understanding and custom MAVLink message development
- Python or C\+\+ scripting for autopilot integration and data analysis
- Experience with tethered UAVs, aerostats, or AUV navigation systems
- Familiarity with RF systems — telemetry radios, antenna selection, link budget
Experience Requirements
Minimum\- 3 years of hands\-on experience in UAV hardware/software development,
with demonstrable work on ArduPilot\-based platforms
Preferred\- Experience in defence/government UAV projects, iDEX / DIO
engagements, or DRDO\-affiliated R\&D work
- Opportunity to work on cutting\-edge defence and deep\-tech UAV programmes
- Direct exposure to iDEX / ADITI\-2\.0 / MoD\-funded projects
- Field deployments for drone light shows, defence trials, and system integration events
- Competitive compensation with performance\-linked incentives
- Fast\-paced, mission\-driven culture with real engineering impact
Benefits
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person