Drone Hardware Engineer

ESP Engineered; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered is seeking a Drone Hardware Engineer in Bengaluru, India, to design, build, and certify drone platforms. The ideal candidate will facilitate the type certification process and work in multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliability and compliance. Responsibilities include hardware design, testing, and collaborating with engineering teams. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing drone technology company.

Qualifications

• Strong background in drone, aerospace, or embedded hardware engineering.
• Hands-on experience with hardware design, prototyping, and testing.
• Understanding of drone regulations and type certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop drone hardware including airframes and propulsion systems.
• Support drone type certification in line with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with software teams for hardware integration.

Skills

Drone hardware engineering

Aerospace engineering

Embedded hardware engineering

Mechanical design

Electronic components

Job description

Experience: Open to strong hardware engineers with drone or aerospace exposure

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Skylark Drones is looking for a Drone Hardware Engineer to design, build, and certify drone platforms that are reliable, scalable, and compliant with regulatory standards. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working at the intersection of mechanical design, electronics, and aviation-grade compliance.

You will work closely with the Founders Office, software, and systems teams to develop drone hardware that meets performance, safety, and certification requirements. A key part of this role is contributing to the type certification process and ensuring that hardware designs are production-ready and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop drone hardware including airframes, propulsion systems, avionics, and payload integration
• Work on detailed mechanical and electronic design, prototyping, and testing
• Support and execute the drone type certification process in line with regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and systems teams to ensure seamless hardware integration
• Conduct design validation, reliability testing, and failure analysis
• Ensure designs meet safety, performance, and manufacturability standards
• Work with vendors and manufacturing partners to transition designs to production
• Maintain detailed documentation for design, testing, and certification

Mandatory Skills and Qualifications

• Strong background in drone, aerospace, or embedded hardware engineering
• Hands-on experience with hardware design, prototyping, and testing
• Understanding of drone regulations and type certification processes
• Experience working with mechanical design and electronic components
• Ability to think systemically and design for reliability and compliance

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with DGCA or equivalent aviation regulatory frameworks
• Exposure to flight testing, validation, and certification audits
• Familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality processes
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous problem spaces
• Strong ownership mindset and bias for action

Our Core Values

At Skylark Drones, our values guide how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We look for people who live these values every day.

Mutual Respect

We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and professionalism. We value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where people feel respected and heard.

Why this is important: Mutual respect enables effective collaboration across hardware, software, and compliance teams.

Communication

We believe in clear, transparent, and thoughtful communication. We document designs, share risks early, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Why this is important: Strong communication is critical for safety, compliance, and successful certification.

Dependability and Adaptability

We take ownership of hardware systems and deliver reliable outcomes while adapting to evolving requirements and regulations.

Why this is important: Dependability builds trust, and adaptability is essential in regulated environments.

We move quickly from design to prototype to validation while managing risk responsibly.

Why this is important: A bias for action accelerates development and learning.

Strive for Excellence

We set high standards for safety, reliability, and engineering quality.

Why this is important: Excellence is non-negotiable in aerospace and drone systems.

Learn and Grow

We continuously learn from testing, failures, and evolving standards to improve designs and processes.

Why this is important: Learning ensures long-term innovation and compliance.

Why Join Skylark Drones

• Design and build certified drone platforms used in real-world operations
• Work on end-to-end hardware systems from concept to certification
• High ownership role with direct impact on product and compliance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, and operations
• Solve complex engineering problems in a fast-growing drone technology company

If you enjoy building reliable hardware, navigating certification processes, and working on systems that fly in the real world, we would love to hear from you.