Electrical & Avionics Lead

Adani Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in Hyderabad is seeking an Electrical & Avionics Lead to head a multi-disciplinary team of engineers across UAV and VTOL platforms. You will drive electrical integration, avionics development, testing, troubleshooting, and flight-readiness activities to meet project timelines.

The role requires 8–12 years in related fields, with 2–3 years of team leadership experience preferred, and a track record of delivering complex development programs in aerospace sectors.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in Electrical Systems, Avionics Integration, UAVs, Aerospace, Defence, Aviation, or related industries.
• 2–3 years of team handling experience preferred.
• Experience leading small engineering teams and delivering complex development programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Electrical, Avionics, and Integration Engineers.
• Plan and manage electrical and avionics work packages across UAV/VTOL development programs.
• Oversee integration of flight controllers, navigation systems, telemetry systems, datalinks, communication equipment, batteries, propulsion systems, and mission payloads.
• Review electrical schematics, wiring harnesses, interface documents, and integration plans.
• Coordinate subsystem integration, ground testing, functional testing, and flight-testing activities.
• Drive troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical and avionics-related issues.
• Work closely with Mechanical, Software, Production, Flight Test, and Quality teams to ensure smooth program execution.
• Support prototype development, qualification testing, and transition to production.
• Manage technical interactions with suppliers and technology partners.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and documentation requirements.

Skills

Electrical systems

Avionics integration

UAVs / drones

Aerospace / defence

Team leadership

Problem solving

Job description

Purpose/Objective

The Electrical & Avionics Lead will be responsible for leading a team of electrical, avionics, and integration engineers for UAV and VTOL platforms. The role will drive electrical integration, avionics development, system testing, troubleshooting, and flight-readiness activities while ensuring timely program execution and compliance with quality standards.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Key Responsibilities - Lead and mentor a team of Electrical, Avionics, and Integration Engineers.
• - Plan and manage electrical and avionics work packages across UAV/VTOL development programs.
• - Oversee integration of flight controllers, navigation systems, telemetry systems, datalinks, communication equipment, batteries, propulsion systems, and mission payloads.
• - Review electrical schematics, wiring harnesses, interface documents, and integration plans.
• - Coordinate subsystem integration, ground testing, functional testing, and flight-testing activities.
• - Drive troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical and avionics-related issues.
• - Work closely with Mechanical, Software, Production, Flight Test, and Quality teams to ensure smooth program execution.
• - Support prototype development, qualification testing, and transition to production.
• - Manage technical interactions with suppliers and technology partners.
• - Ensure adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and documentation requirements.

Technical Competencies

Qualifications and Experience

• - 8-12 years of experience in Electrical Systems, Avionics Integration, UAVs, Aerospace, Defence, Aviation, or related industries.
• - Minimum 2-3 years of team handling experience preferred.
• - Experience leading small engineering teams and delivering complex development programs.