Embedded Systems Engineer – UAV PlatformsPriority

Bear Systems; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Systems in Delhi NCR is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to own firmware, GCS software, and telemetry protocols for UAV platforms designed for demanding defence environments.

You will work across firmware, ground control applications, and the link between them, with strong C/C++ on ARM Cortex-M and experience with MAVLink. Senior role requiring 4+ years and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Four or more years in embedded firmware development for real-time or safety-relevant systems.
• Strong C/C++ on microcontrollers or flight-controller-class hardware (ARM Cortex-M, STM32, Pixhawk/PX4, ArduPilot)
• Hands-on experience with MAVLink or a comparable telemetry/command protocol, including custom message design
• Practical understanding of embedded security - secure boot, firmware signing, encrypted comms, and patching without bricking a device
• Comfortable working across the full stack: firmware, GCS application software, and the link between them
• Debugging discipline with JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, and field telemetry logs - root cause focus

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

MAVLink

Embedded security

GCS integration

Debugging

RTOS

Education

Bachelor's in Electronics/Embedded Systems

Tools

JTAG/SWD

Logic analyzers

Job description

Embedded Systems Engineer - UAV Platforms

Own firmware, ground control station software, and telemetry protocols end to end for UAV platforms built for contested, high-risk defence environments.

Job Details

• Team: Aerospace & Defence Engineering
• Location: Delhi NCR
• Arrangement: On-site
• Type: Full-time
• Level: Senior
• Experience: 4+ years

Requirements

• Four or more years in embedded firmware development for real-time or safety-relevant systems
• Strong C/C++ on microcontrollers or flight-controller-class hardware (ARM Cortex-M, STM32, Pixhawk/PX4, ArduPilot, or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with MAVLink or a comparable telemetry/command protocol, including custom message design
• Practical understanding of embedded security - secure boot, firmware signing, encrypted comms, and patching a fielded device without bricking it
• Comfortable working across the full stack: firmware, GCS application software, and the link between them
• Debugging discipline with JTAG/SWD, logic analysers, and field telemetry logs - you find root cause, not just symptoms

Nice to have

• PX4 or ArduPilot internals experience
• QGroundControl or Mission Planner customisation experience
• RTOS experience (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, NuttX, or similar)
• Prior work on platforms operating in denied or degraded RF/GPS environments

Education

Bachelor's in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or Embedded Systems; real-time systems coursework or equivalent field experience strongly preferred

Compensation

Structured to compete with leading defence and aerospace employers.

Role facts

Posted 3 October 2026

Closes 18 January 2027