Senior UAV Systems Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Architect, model, and optimize UAV systems for high-reliability flight operations.
• Lead root cause investigations for aircraft incidents and implement corrective system improvements.
• Integrate, configure, and tune autopilots (PX4, ArduPilot, custom stacks) across diverse airframes.
• Analyze flight logs, telemetry streams, and onboard sensor data to fine-tune flight performance.
• Design and validate system-level avionics including power systems, EMI mitigation, and hardware layout.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for mission-specific configurations and payload integration.
• Drive rigorous testing workflows—HIL/SIL simulations, validation protocols, and safety analysis.
  

What You Bring

Education: B.Tech or M.Tech in Mechatronics, Electronics & Communication, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields.

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience with a B.Tech or 1+ year with an M.Tech in UAV system development and integration.
• Proven expertise in real-time autopilot tuning, control system calibration, and flight logic optimization using PX4, ArduPilot, or proprietary flight stacks.
• Solid grounding in control theory, sensor fusion (EKF/UKF), PID tuning, and UAV flight dynamics.
• Strong experience with flight data log analysis tools: Mission Planner, QGroundControl, UAVCAN monitors, uLog/BIN viewers.
• Familiarity with MAVLink protocol (custom messages, telemetry streaming, mission control, payload management).
• System-level understanding of UAV architecture: avionics layout, EMI/EMC best practices, power distribution, and vibration mitigation.
• Practical knowledge of embedded autopilot platforms (e.g., Cube Orange+, Pixhawk series, STM32 boards) and peripheral integration (GNSS, magnetometer, barometer, airspeed sensor, rangefinder).
• Hands-on experience with SIL/HIL testing for control validation using Gazebo, JSBSim, or similar simulation tools.
• Proficient with serial bus protocols and RC systems: SBUS, PPM, DSM, CRSF.
• Demonstrated payload integration (EO/IR gimbals, LiDAR, hyperspectral, SIGINT) and interface development for gimbal control.
• Familiarity with fail-safe implementations and autonomous recovery (RTL, parachute deployment, geofence management).
• Awareness of state-of-the-art avionics trends including AES-encrypted RF, FHSS, anti-jam/spoof systems, and secure telemetry systems.

Bonus Skills (Preferred)

• Experience with edge computing platforms (NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi CM4, etc.) for autonomy or perception.
• Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 for mission logic or autonomous flight control.
• Knowledge of GNSS-denied navigation techniques (visual odometry, LiDAR SLAM, inertial-only navigation).
• Awareness of secure communication protocols, anti-jamming/anti-spoofing tech, and EW-resilient system design.
• Hands-on work with SDR-based payloads, RF link analysis, and antenna system integration.

Why Join Karman Drones?

At Karman Drones, you’ll be working on industry-defining aerial platforms designed for real-world applications in defense, mapping, surveillance, and emergency response. We are a tight-knit, innovation-driven team of engineers, technologists, and visionaries pushing the boundaries of unmanned systems in India.

By joining us, you will:

• Contribute to real-world projects that make a national impact
• Work on cutting-edge UAV technology, from design to deployment
• Be part of a team that values innovation, speed, and continuous learning
• Grow your career in a fast-evolving and mission-focused startup environment

How to Apply

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Or send your resume and relevant documents to
careers@karmandrones.com

Take your UAV expertise to the next level—and help shape the future of aerial technology with us.