UAV Pilot & System Engineer

Optiemus Unmanned Systems; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Optiemus Unmanned Systems is seeking a skilled UAV Pilot & System Engineer to join our team and advance unmanned aerial platforms including fixed-wing, VTOL, and multirotor configurations.

The role involves planning precise UAV missions, designing custom platforms, integrating flight controllers, sensors, telemetry and payloads, and tuning autopilots (ArduPilot/PX4). Field operations and ongoing R&D collaboration will be essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and executing UAV missions.
• Ability to design and develop custom UAV platforms.
• Proficiency in integrating flight controllers, sensors, telemetry and payloads.
• Experience tuning and optimizing autopilot systems (ArduPilot / PX4).
• Capability to analyze flight logs and troubleshoot system issues.
• Familiarity with safety and aviation standards in operations.
• Hands-on maintenance, calibration and upgrades of UAV systems.
• Collaborative work with R&D teams for performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute UAV missions with precision.
• Design and develop custom UAV platforms.
• Integrate flight controllers, sensors, telemetry, and payloads.
• Tune and optimize autopilot systems (ArduPilot / PX4).
• Analyze flight logs and troubleshoot system issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and aviation standards.
• Perform system maintenance, calibration, and upgrades.
• Collaborate with R&D teams for performance improvements.
• Strong experience with UAV platforms (Fixed-wing, VTOL, Multirotor).
• Hands-on with ArduPilot / PX4, Mission Planner, Q Ground Control.
• Knowledge of aerodynamics and UAV control systems.
• Flight testing, validation, and performance optimization.
• Problem-solving with real-world flight experience.
• Ability to handle end-to-end UAV lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to work in field operations.

Skills

UAV Operations

System Integration

Autopilot Tuning

Flight Log Analysis

Safety & Aviation Standards

Field Operations

Telemetry & Payloads

Aerodynamics

Troubleshooting

End-to-end UAV Lifecycle

Tools

ArduPilot

PX4

Mission Planner

Q Ground Control

Job description

We are looking for a skilled UAV Pilot & System Engineer to join our dynamic team and work on advanced unmanned aerial systems including fixed-wing, VTOL, and multirotor platforms.

• Plan and execute UAV missions with precision
• Design and develop custom UAV platforms
• Integrate flight controllers, sensors, telemetry, and payloads
• Tune and optimize autopilot systems (ArduPilot / PX4)
• Analyze flight logs and troubleshoot system issues
• Ensure compliance with safety and aviation standards
• Perform system maintenance, calibration, and upgrades
• Collaborate with R&D teams for performance improvements
• Strong experience with UAV platforms (Fixed-wing, VTOL, Multirotor)
• Hands-on with Ardu Pilot / PX4, Mission Planner, Q Ground Control
• Knowledge of aerodynamics and UAV control systems
• Flight testing, validation, and performance optimization
• Problem-solver with real-world flight experience
• Ability to handle end-to-end UAV lifecycle
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Willingness to work in field operations

Good to Have:

• Knowledge of DGCA regulations
• Experience in mapping, surveillance, or industrial UAV applications
• Exposure to AI/ML or computer vision
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative UAV projects
• Fast-growing and technology-driven environment