Payloads Engineer

Tunga Aerospace Industries; Chengalpattu; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tunga Aerospace Industries is seeking a Payload Engineer in Thiruporur to lead payload integration efforts for UAV platforms. Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of experience in avionics, systems integration, and payload design.

Responsibilities include ICD development, hardware-software interfaces, and ensuring EMI/EMC compatibility across missions. Collaboration with software and mechanical teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Electronics, Aerospace or Mechatronics engineering.
• Experience with payload/systems integration is required.
• Knowledge of IO interfaces and data protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Interface Control Documents (ICD).
• Integrate payloads using GigE, HD-SDI, RS-422, CAN / Ethernet protocols.
• Ensure robust hardware-software interface integration.
• Conduct payload feasibility studies and trade-off analyses; SWaP optimization.
• Collaborate with software teams for API/SDK integration and validate data streams.

Skills

Payload integration

Avionics

UAV integration

EMI/EMC knowledge

System interfaces

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electronics/Aerospace/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Wireshark

Postman

GStreamer

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Summary

Payload Engineer

Job Details

• Experience: 5 - 7 Years
• Location: Thiruporur
• No of Openings: 1

Responsibilities

• Preferred Experience: Relevant experience in payload / avionics / systems integration
• Strong understanding of Communication protocols
• Strong understanding of Sensor systems
• Strong understanding of UAV integration
• Experience with EMI/EMC compatibility and environmental standards (DO-160, MIL-STD)
• Exposure to UAV mission payloads (EO/IR cameras, LiDAR, hyperspectral sensors)
• Certification Awareness: Familiarity with aerospace qualification standards (DO-160, MIL-STD-810, CS-UAS)
• Reliability Engineering: Knowledge of payload survivability, redundancy, and fault-tolerant design
• Innovation: Exposure to emerging payload technologies (AI-enabled sensors, modular payload bays)
• Leadership: Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead supplier/vendor discussions

Skills & Tools

• Network Tools: Wireshark (diagnostics and debugging)
• API Testing: Postman (API/SDK integration)
• Video Tools: GStreamer (video/data stream validation)
• CAD Tools (Mechanical Coordination): Siemens NX, SolidWorks

Qualifications

Bachelor s / Master s in Electronics / Aerospace / Mechatronics Engineering

Key Responsibility Areas

• System Integration & Interfaces
  • Develop and review Interface Control Documents (ICD)
  • Integrate payloads using GigE, HD-SDI, RS-422, CAN / Ethernet protocols
  • Ensure robust hardware-software interface integration
• Feasibility & System Design
  • Conduct payload feasibility studies and trade-off analysis
  • Perform thermal and power budget analysis
  • Optimize payload integration for size, weight, and power (SWaP)
• Software & Data Integration
  • Collaborate with software teams for API/SDK integration using Postman
  • Debug network/data issues using Wireshark
  • Validate video/data streams for mission performance
• Testing & Validation
  • Execute ground and flight tests for payload systems
  • Validate mission payload performance under operational conditions
  • Ensure EMI/EMC compatibility and survivability
• Mechanical & Dynamic Integration
  • Review gimbal kinematics and stabilization
  • Ensure proper vibration isolation and mounting
  • Coordinate with mechanical teams using Siemens NX / SolidWorks

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