UAV Flight Engineer (Fixed Wing)

Cdspace; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

CDSpace Robotics in Bengaluru is seeking a UAV Flight Engineer to test and fly fixed wing UAVs and subsystems. You will assemble, integrate, and demonstrate complete products, plus contribute to experimental RnD projects, working closely with the engineering team.

You will perform electronics integration, conduct flight tests, test GCS software, and provide actionable feedback for product development in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with drone technology, UAV avionics, and flight stacks (ArduPilot/PX4).
• Knowledge of fixed UAVs and drone subsystems.
• Experience with flight control systems and basic drone hardware.
• Familiarity with Ground Control Station (Mission Planner/QGC) and basic configuration.
• Pilot license and RC flying skills are a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Electronics integration including sensors, autopilot, payloads and peripherals.
• Perform flight tests of fixed wing UAVs and subsystems.
• Perform GCS software tests and documentation.
• Provide feedback to the tech team for product development insights.

Skills

Fixed UAVs knowledge

Drone avionics

Flight stacks ArduPilot/PX4

Flight control systems

Ground Control Station Mission Planner

Pilot license and RC flying

Multitasking

Team player and communication

Tools

Mission Planner

QGC

Job description

CDSpace Robotics is a leading UAV Technology startup building the next generation of Drones for Survey and Defence Applications.

About The Role

As a UAV Flight Engineer, you will be responsible for testing and flying of Fixed wing UAVs and subsystems. You will be working closely with the engineering team to understand the nuances behind any project and learn the fundamental working principles. You’ll be responsible for the assembly, integration and client demonstration of complete products as well as experimental RnD projects.

Work Description

• 1. Electronics integration including various sensors, autopilot, Payloads and other peripherals
• 2. Performing flight tests of fixed wing UAVs and subsystems.
• 3. Performing GCS software tests and documentation
• 4. Contribute and provide feedback to the tech team for product development insights

What we are looking for

• 1. Knowledge of fixed UAVs and drone subsystems
• 2. Hands-on experience with Drone technology, UAV avionics, and Flight stacks (Ardupilot/Px4)
• 3. Hands-on experience with Flight control systems and basic drone hardware
• 4. Knowledge of Ground control station (Mission Planner/QGC) and basic configuration
• 5. Pilot license and RC flying skills are a plus
• 6. Multitasking and eager to work in a challenging environment.
• 7. Good verbal and written communication skills and an amazing team player.