Drone Development Engineer (UAV Systems)

Akademika; Mumbai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical education provider in Mumbai seeks a Drone / UAV Development Engineer with 1–2 years of experience for hardware development, integration, and testing. The ideal candidate should have a BE/BTech in Electronics or related fields, with skills in UAV systems and embedded systems. The role involves working with flight controllers and sensors, configuring autopilot systems, and supporting documentation and compliance. A competitive salary package between ₹4 LPA and ₹10 LPA is offered based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in drone or UAV development.
• Basic understanding of embedded systems and their applications.
• Familiarity with drone assembly practices and wiring.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate drone hardware and electronics.
• Work with flight controllers, ESCs, motors, GPS, and IMU sensors.
• Configure and test UAV autopilot systems.
• Assist in flight testing, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Support documentation and compliance for drone systems.

Skills

Basic understanding of UAV systems and electronics

Experience with embedded systems and sensor interfacing

Familiarity with drone assembly and wiring

Knowledge of Design Tools

Education

BE / BTech in Electronics / Computer / Mechatronics / Instrumentation

Tools

PX4 / ArduPilot

Job description

Job Title: Drone / UAV Development Engineer
Experience: 1–2 Years
Qualification: BE / BTech – Electronics / Computer / Mechatronics / Instrumentation
Location: Mumbai
CTC: ₹4 LPA – ₹10 LPA (Based on Qualification & Experience)

Role & Responsibilities

• Development and integration of drone hardware & electronics
• Work with flight controllers, ESCs, motors, GPS, IMU sensors
• Configuration and testing of UAV autopilot systems
• Assist in flight testing, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Support documentation, compliance, and test reports

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of UAV systems and electronics
• Experience with embedded systems and sensor interfacing
• Familiarity with drone assembly and wiring
• Knowledge of Design Tools

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of PX4 / ArduPilot
• Experience in telemetry, FPV systems, or payload integration
• Experience in Designing Drone systems

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