Drone Mission Operations Engineer

ESP Engineered; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to grow across operations, technology, and analytics

High ownership role with real-world impact

Work on real-world drone missions at enterprise scale

Job summary

ESP Engineered in Bengaluru is seeking a Drone Mission Operations Engineer to oversee drone missions using advanced technology and software systems. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with technology and have an operational mindset to ensure mission reliability and efficiency. Responsibilities include planning missions, monitoring operations, and collaborating on improvements. This full-time position offers a role with high ownership and real-world impact, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about technology and drones.

Qualifications

• Comfortable using technology platforms, tools, and systems.
• Strong attention to detail and operational discipline.
• Willing to learn and adapt to drone technology and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Plan, configure, and execute drone missions using operations platforms.
• Operate and monitor drone missions adhering to safety guidelines.
• Use software tools to manage mission workflows and data capture.
• Identify operational gaps and collaborate with tech teams.
• Ensure the quality of mission data for analytics and reporting.

Skills

Comfort working with technology platforms

Attention to detail

Ability to follow and improve procedures

Willingness to learn drone technology

Ability to work in structured environments

Job description

Job Title: Drone Mission Operations Engineer

Team: Drone Mission Operations (DMO)

Experience: Open to candidates with technology or operations exposure

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Skylark Drones is looking for Drone Mission Operations Engineers to plan, execute, and optimize drone missions using technology-driven workflows and software platforms. This role is ideal for individuals who are comfortable working with technology, systems, and data, and who enjoy ensuring that complex drone operations run smoothly and efficiently.

You will work at the intersection of operations, software, and field execution, using Skylark’s drone and analytics platforms to deliver reliable, scalable mission outcomes for enterprise customers. The focus is on operational excellence, system reliability, and continuous improvement through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, configure, and execute drone missions using Skylark’s mission planning and operations platforms
• Operate and monitor drone missions while ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines
• Use software tools to manage mission workflows, data capture, and post-mission processing
• Identify operational gaps and work with technology teams to improve mission efficiency and reliability
• Ensure mission data quality and completeness for downstream analytics and reporting
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of large-scale and repeatable operations
• Maintain mission documentation, checklists, and operational records
• Support continuous improvement of DMO processes through automation and standardization

Mandatory Skills and Qualifications

• Comfort working with technology platforms, tools, and systems
• Strong attention to detail and operational discipline
• Ability to follow and improve standard operating procedures
• Willingness to learn drone technology, software tools, and operational workflows
• Ability to work in structured and time-sensitive environments

Preferred Attributes

• Exposure to drone operations, geospatial workflows, or field operations
• Basic understanding of data handling, software tools, or automation
• Ability to troubleshoot issues during mission execution
• Strong ownership mindset and bias for action
• Good communication and coordination skills

Why Join Skylark Drones

• Work on real-world drone missions at enterprise scale
• Operate technology-driven systems that power large deployments
• Opportunity to grow across operations, technology, and analytics
• High ownership role with real-world impact
• Be part of a team that values safety, learning, and operational excellence

If you enjoy working with technology, systems, and real-world operations, and want to be part of scalable drone mission execution, we would love to hear from you.