UAV Systems Engineer (Drone Architect)

Ethics Infotech LLP; Vadodara; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,450,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethics Infotech LLP in Vadodara is seeking an aerodynamics-focused UAV engineer responsible for drone fundamentals, subsystems, and airframe packaging. You will collaborate across mechanical and electrical teams to translate concepts into prototypes, with emphasis on safe, reliable flight testing.

The role requires CAD proficiency, familiarity with lightweight materials, and a mindset geared toward iterative R&D in a dynamic environment. Prior exposure to open-source flight controllers is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of aircraft/drone fundamentals and flight dynamics.
• Systems-level knowledge of motors, ESCs, propellers, flight controllers, and batteries.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for airframe layout and packaging.
• Familiarity with lightweight structural materials and their trade-offs.
• Knowledge of DGCA drone regulations or willingness to learn.
• Strong cross-functional communication between mechanical and electrical teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment with evolving requirements.

Responsibilities

Skills

Drone fundamentals

Drone subsystems

Cross-functional communication

Aerodynamics/flight dynamics

Flight testing UAVs

Open-source flight controllers

Simulation tools

DGCA regulation familiarity

R&D fast-paced environment

Airframe packaging

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

CATIA

Job description

• Strong understanding of aircraft/drone fundamentals: lift, thrust, weight budgeting, stability, and basic flight dynamics.
• Working knowledge of drone subsystems — motors, ESCs, propellers, flight controllers, batteries — at a systems level.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks / Fusion 360 / CATIA or equivalent) for airframe layout and packaging.
• Familiarity with lightweight structural materials (carbon fiber, composites, 3D-printed polymers) and their design trade-offs.
• Basic awareness of DGCA drone regulations or willingness to quickly build this knowledge.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills to coordinate between mechanical and electrical/electronics teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced R&D environment with evolving requirements.

Good to Have

• Prior experience building and flight-testing multirotor or fixed-wing UAVs from concept to prototype stage.
• Exposure to open-source flight controller ecosystems (ArduPilot, PX4).
• Basic understanding of aerodynamics and/or simulation tools relevant to UAV design.
• Experience with DGCA certification processes or working with certification consultants.