UAV System Engineer

Unilactic Aerospace; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilactic Aerospace in Mumbai is seeking a skilled UAV engineer to lead integration of multirotor, fixed-wing, and VTOL platforms. You will work with product teams to optimize designs and ensure robust system performance across avionics, power, and control software.

The role requires hands-on experience with ArduPilot/PX4, MCUs, flight controller calibration, sensor fusion, and MAVLink workflows. You will document tests, develop SOPs, and support firmware upgrades in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UAV technology and architecture.
• Hands-on experience with autopilot platforms (ArduPilot, PX4) and microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32).
• Flight controllers calibration and firmware upgrades experience.
• Experience integrating sensors and performing system-level integration.
• Knowledge of PCB design and firmware programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Integrate systems and subsystems for multirotor, fixed-wing, and hybrid/VTOL UAVs.
• Collaborate with product development teams to drive design optimization.
• Conduct flight tests as per test plans and document observations.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Analyze flight data and extract actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, checklists, and control processes.

Tools

Mission Planner

QGC

MAVLink

ArduPilot

PX4

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate systems and subsystems for multirotor, fixed-wing, and hybrid/VTOL UAVs.
• Collaborate with product development teams to drive design optimization.
• Conduct flight tests as per test plans and document observations.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Analyze flight data and extract actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, checklists, and control processes.

What Were Looking For

• Strong understanding of UAV technology and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power system.
• Hands-on experience with autopilot platforms (e.g., ArduPilot, PX4), and micro controllers (Arduino, ESP 32).
• Extensive experience in flight controllers calibration and firmware upgrades
• Hands on experience of integrating sensors
• Experience in PCB Designing and firmware programming shall be added advantage
• Hands on experience with Mission Planner, QGC, and MAVLink.
• Effective communicator with solid teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Bonus If You Have

• Proven track record in similar roles or complex UAV projects.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and programming (C/C++/Python).
• Experience in UAV assembly, autopilot tuning, and payload integration.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and timelines in a fast-paced environment.