Engineer I - Avionics

NewSpace; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru seeks a Junior ArduPilot Developer to extend and customize ArduPilot for drone platforms, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on autonomous systems.

You will assist in feature development, sensor integration, and bench/field testing, while maintaining code quality, CI/CD practices, and documentation to support internal teams.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of C/C++ and embedded development workflows.
• Familiarity with MAVLink protocol and GCS tools (Mission Planner/QGroundControl).
• Exposure to STM32 or similar microcontroller-based systems.
• Hands-on experience with Arduino or other embedded platforms.
• Good grasp of basic electronics and sensor interfacing.
• Passion for drones, robotics, or open-source firmware projects.
• Knowledge of real-time systems and interrupt-driven code.
• Experience with version control via Git.
• Use of debugging tools like oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in adding/modifying features in the ArduPilot (Copter/Plane) codebase.
• Collaborate with senior developers to understand ArduPilot architecture.
• Contribute to sensor and peripheral integration (GPS, IMUs, ESCs).
• Debug flight control parameters for stability and performance.
• Handle board bring-up and unit testing on new prototypes.
• Major Contribution to real-world testing, flight logs analysis, and flight safety.
• Participate in bench testing and field flight trials.
• Maintain Git-based version control and follow CI/CD best practices.
• Create developer documentation and support internal teams for integration.

Skills

C/C++ embedded development

MAVLink protocol

GCS tools

STM32 microcontrollers

Arduino or embedded platforms

Electronics and sensor interfacing

Real-time systems

Interrupt-driven code

Debugging with scopes/logic analyzers

Git version control

Tools

Git

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

CI/CD tooling

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Junior ArduPilot Developer to assist in extending and customizing the ArduPilot open-source flight control stack for our drone platforms. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge autonomous systems, supporting real-world testing and integration of sensors, payloads, and navigation systems.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in adding/modifying features in the ArduPilot (Copter/Plane) codebase.
• Collaborate with senior developers to understand ArduPilot architecture.
• Contribute to sensor and peripheral integration (e.g., GPS, IMUs, ESCs).
• Debug flight control parameters for stability and performance.
• Handle board bring-up and unit testing on new prototypes.
• Major Contribution to real-world testing, flight logs analysis, and flight safety.
• Participate in bench testing and field flight trials.
• Maintain Git-based version control and follow CI/CD best practices.
• Create developer documentation and support internal teams for integration.

Required Skills:

• Basic understanding of C/C++ , embedded development workflows and microcontroller programming.
• Familiarity with MAVLink protocol and GCS tools (Mission Planner/QGroundControl).
• Exposure to STM32 or similar microcontroller-based systems.
• Hands-on experience with Arduino or other embedded platforms.
• Good grasp of basic electronics and sensor interfacing.
• Passion for drones, robotics, or open-source firmware projects.
• Knowledge of real-time systems and interrupt-driven code.
• Expertise in Use of debugging tools like oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with version control via Git.

Nice-to-Have:

• Python scripting for testing and automation.
• Python or Lua scripting for onboard automation.
• Familiarity with Gazebo or SITL simulations.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic interference, EMI/EMC issues.
• Hands-on experience with drone kits or robotics competitions.
• Understanding of UAV dynamics, PID control, or mission planning concepts.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development practices.