Systems Engineer (Mechanical / Electronics / Field UAV)

TelebortiX; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Telebortix Innovations Pvt. Ltd. in New Delhi (on-site) is seeking a hands-on Platform Engineer & Integration lead who will own UAV platforms as complete systems. You will build, integrate, test, fix, and fly our aircraft and play a key role at Army/Navy trials.

The role requires 3–6 years of hands-on UAV experience, strong CAD/rapid prototyping skills, and willingness to travel extensively to field locations across India.

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 3+ years UAV/drone build, integration and flight test experience.
• Proficiency in CAD and rapid prototyping; practical electronics skills (soldering, crimping, testing).
• Experience operating UAVs in field conditions; knowledge of DGCA regulations.
• Willingness to travel extensively for trials, including remote/high-altitude locations.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design and integration: airframes, mounts, payload bays, vibration isolation, thermal management (CAD in SolidWorks/Fusion 360; 3D printing, CNC, composites).
• Electrical systems integration: wiring harnesses, power distribution, connectors, EMI mitigation, battery systems (LiPo/Li-ion sizing, charging, safety).
• Assemble, configure, and tune complete UAVs — motors, propellers, ESCs, autopilots, radios, payloads.
• Plan and execute flight test and trial campaigns: pre-flight checks, safety procedures, piloting/supervision, incident analysis, and repair in field conditions.
• Manage platform documentation: BOMs, assembly procedures, maintenance schedules, airworthiness checklists.
• Coordinate with vendors for fabrication, components, and repairs; support environmental and qualification testing.

Skills

UAV integration

CAD design

Field testing

Electronics soldering

DGCA regulations

Education

B.Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

3D printing

CNC

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

Telebortix Innovations Pvt. Ltd. — Open Positions

Location: New Delhi (on-site) | Company: Defence-tech startup building autonomous UAV systems for the Indian Armed Forces — GNSS-denied navigation, edge autopilots, swarm coordination, tactical and heavy-lift UAVs.

Note: All roles involve work on defence programmes. Indian citizenship is required. Roles involve periodic travel to field trial locations (Army/Navy establishments across India).

Team: Platform Engineering & Integration | Experience: 3-6 years | Type: Full-time, New Delhi (frequent field travel)

About the Role

A hands-on, cross-disciplinary engineer who owns UAV platforms as complete systems — mechanical structures, electrical integration, and field operation. You'll build, integrate, test, fix, and fly our aircraft, and be a key presence at Army/Navy trials.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design and integration: airframes, mounts, payload bays, vibration isolation, thermal management (CAD in SolidWorks/Fusion 360; 3D printing, CNC, composites).
• Electrical systems integration: wiring harnesses, power distribution, connectors, EMI mitigation, battery systems (LiPo/Li-ion sizing, charging, safety).
• Assemble, configure, and tune complete UAVs — motors, propellers, ESCs, autopilots, radios, payloads.
• Plan and execute flight test and trial campaigns: pre-flight checks, safety procedures, piloting/supervision, incident analysis, and repair in field conditions.
• Manage platform documentation: BOMs, assembly procedures, maintenance schedules, airworthiness checklists.
• Coordinate with vendors for fabrication, components, and repairs; support environmental and qualification testing.

Required Qualifications

• B.Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on UAV/drone build, integration, and flight test experience.
• Proficiency in CAD and rapid prototyping; practical electronics skills (soldering, crimping, multimeter/oscilloscope debugging).
• Experience operating multirotor and/or fixed-wing UAVs in field conditions; understanding of DGCA regulations.
• Willingness to travel extensively for trials, including remote and high-altitude locations.

Preferred

• Experience with VTOL hybrids, heavy-lift platforms, or tethered systems.
• Exposure to military trial environments and MIL-STD environmental testing.