Robotics Engineer

Inferigence Quotient Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

InferQ is hiring a Robotic Navigation Engineer to develop mission-critical navigation, estimation, and path planning systems for UAVs. The role spans the autonomy stack, connecting robotics, AI, and aerospace to deliver field-ready solutions.

You will work across cross-disciplinary teams, implementing joint state estimation, trajectory optimization, and embedded integration with flight computers. Strong simulation and HIL/SIL experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in linear and nonlinear state estimation and multi-sensor fusion.
• Expertise in path planning and trajectory optimization for aerial platforms.
• Proficiency in C++ / Python and ROS / ROS2 for robotic system development.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement algorithms for joint state estimation, integrating multi-sensor inputs.
• Develop dynamic and real-time path planning solutions for UAVs.
• Create and validate flight simulations using various COTS Simulators or custom HIL/SIL test environments.
• Design and integrate advanced navigation systems.
• Work with avionics, AI, and controls teams to integrate autonomy modules on flight computers and mission systems.
• Conduct flight trials, performance evaluation, and algorithm optimization under real mission conditions.
• Support development of mission‑critical autonomy frameworks for UAV systems.

Skills

State estimation & fusion

Path planning & trajectory

C++ / Python

ROS / ROS2

Flight dynamics & control

Simulators (Gazebo/X-Plane/AirSim/UnrE

Vision-based SLAM

Embedded flight computers

HIL/SIL testing

DO-178C/DO-254 familiarity

Education

B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech / Ph.D. in Aerospace, Robotics, CS or related

Academic focus in Autonomous Systems, Estimation, Navigation, or AI-based Robotics

Tools

Gazebo

X-Plane

AirSim

Unreal Engine

ROS

Job description

At InferQ, we are building solutions for autonomous and intelligent aerial systems. We seek a Robotic Navigation Engineer with deep technical rigor and a passion for developing mission-critical navigation, estimation, and path planning systems for UAVs. The role demands hands‑on engagement across the autonomy stack. You will work at the intersection of robotics, AI, and aerospace, translating research into reliable field-deployable systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement algorithms for joint state estimation, integrating multi-sensor inputs.
• Develop dynamic and real-time path planning solutions for UAVs.
• Create and validate flight simulations using various COTS Simulators or custom HIL/SIL test environments.
• Design and integrate advanced navigation systems.
• Work with avionics, AI, and controls teams to integrate autonomy modules on flight computers and mission systems.
• Conduct flight trials, performance evaluation, and algorithm optimization under real mission conditions.
• Support development of mission‑critical autonomy frameworks for UAV systems.

Skillset/ Experience Required

• Strong foundation in linear and nonlinear state estimation and multi-sensor fusion.
• Expertise in path planning and trajectory optimization for aerial platforms.
• Proficiency in C++ / Python and ROS / ROS2 for robotic system development.
• Experience with aerospace kinematics and dynamics modeling, flight control integration, and navigation system design.
• Hands‑on experience with Gazebo / X-Plane / AirSim / Unreal Engine simulators.
• Practical understanding of vision-based SLAM, visual odometry, and obstacle avoidance.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with a systems-engineering mindset.
• Exposure to AI-based perception systems.
• Integration of algorithms with embedded flight computers.
• Experience with HIL/SIL test setups and flight telemetry systems.
• Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254, or other lifecycle processes is a plus.

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech / Ph.D. in Aerospace, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, or related disciplines.
• Academic or project focus in Autonomous Systems, Estimation, Navigation, or AI-based Robotics is preferred.

Skills:- Robotics, Hardware-in-the-loop simulation, Simulation and Drone Application Development