Senior UAV Systems Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration of UAV airframe, electrical, and electronic systems in accordance with approved schematics and design specifications.
• Oversee integration and configuration of flight controllers (Pixhawk / ArduPilot / Betaflight), sensors, GPS modules, telemetry, and communication systems for reliable real-time data processing.
• Plan, execute, and supervise ground tests and flight tests , ensuring UAV performance, stability, safety, and mission readiness.
• Develop and maintain test plans, flight test procedures, and validation protocols aligned with project and regulatory requirements.
• Perform advanced flight tuning , optimization, and troubleshooting to enhance flight stability, endurance, and payload performance.
• Analyze flight logs and telemetry data , prepare detailed log analysis reports, and recommend corrective actions or design improvements.
• Lead UAV testing, debugging, and fault diagnosis , including electrical, firmware, and mechanical issues, ensuring system reliability.
• Prepare and review technical documentation , including system architecture, design specifications, user manuals, maintenance manuals, and test reports.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers and tuning/flying teams , allocate tasks, review work, and manage multiple UAV projects simultaneously.
• Support field operations , including demonstrations, training programs, customer trials, and on-site testing, with readiness to travel as required.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics , or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience with UAV systems integration , including airframe, power systems, avionics, sensors, GPS, telemetry, and communication modules.
• Strong working experience with Pixhawk / ArduPilot–based flight controllers , mission planning software such as QGroundControl / Mission Planner / Betaflight .
• Proven expertise in UAV flight testing, advanced tuning, log analysis, and troubleshooting , with the ability to optimize performance, stability, and reliability.
• Solid understanding of electrical and electronic systems , including schematic interpretation, soldering, wiring, and debugging of UAV subsystems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills , with fluency in English , and willingness to travel for UAV testing, demonstrations, and training activities.