UAV Systems Engineer

Vayu Galaxy; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vayu Galaxy is seeking a UAV Systems Engineer to drive end-to-end structural architecture of the Devi Drone UAV. You will lead component selection, weight budget analysis, and payload integration for emergency and defense missions.

The role requires 3-5 years of experience in UAV systems engineering, familiarity with PX4/ArduPilot autopilots, and hands-on design and testing of modular aerospace platforms. Based in Delhi, the position is on-site and performance-driven.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience designing multirotor or fixed-wing UAV platforms.
• Familiarity with PX4/ArduPilot autopilots and hardware configurations.
• Strong analytical skills regarding thermal, mechanical, and power budgets.

Responsibilities

• Design systems layout and power distribution frameworks for modular UAV platforms.
• Calculate weight budgets, center of gravity (CG), and thrust-to-weight ratios.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces on the drone.
• Oversee physical flight test programs and document system performance reports.

Skills

UAV design

Weight budgeting

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Systems Engineering

Tools

PX4 autopilot

ArduPilot

Job description

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 3-5 years POSTED: 2026-08-20

ROLE OVERVIEW

Vayu Galaxy is seeking a UAV Systems Engineer to drive the end-to-end structural architecture of the Devi Drone UAV. You will lead component selection, weight budget analysis, and payload integration for emergency and defense missions.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design systems layout and power distribution frameworks for modular UAV platforms.
• Calculate weight budgets, center of gravity (CG), and thrust-to-weight ratios.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces on the drone.
• Oversee physical flight test programs and document system performance reports.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience designing multirotor or fixed-wing UAV platforms.
• Familiarity with PX4/ArduPilot autopilots and hardware configurations.
• Strong analytical skills regarding thermal, mechanical, and power budgets.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with carbon-fiber aerospace structural designs.
• Familiarity with Indian DGCA drone regulations and certification rules.

TECHNOLOGY & SKILLS MATRIX

UAV Design PX4 Aerospace Systems Weight Budgeting Testing