Associate Systems Engineer

AVETICS GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drone technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Drone Technical Specialist responsible for the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills, a diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, and be willing to travel for field work. Experience with UAV systems is preferred. This role involves integrating hardware systems, performing tests, and ensuring that drone systems meet operational standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with drones/UAV systems (0 to 2+ years).
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams, manuals, and schematics.
• Willingness to travel and work in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of SOPs.
• Integrate drone hardware systems.
• Perform setup, testing, and calibration of components.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Technical skills

Electrical skills

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electronics Engineering

Tools

DroneDeploy

Pix4D

Litchi

QGroundControl

Job description

Job Summary

The Drone Technical Specialist is responsible for the setup, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and testing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, experience with UAV systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Integration of drones hardware systems
• Perform equipment/engineering systems setup
• Perform testing/calibration of components and systems
• Perform maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of drones
• Applying relevant electrical skills in preparation of components
• Assist in trial support
• Configure and test drone hardware (e.g., sensors, payloads, cameras) prior to deployment.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and ensure drone systems meet operational standards.
• Any other duties as assigned from supervisor from time to time

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering
• 0 to 2+ years of hands-on experience with drones/UAV systems.
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams, manuals, and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and work in field environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of drone platforms such as DJI, Parrot, senseFly, or custom builds would be advantageous
• Familiarity with flight planning software (e.g., DroneDeploy, Pix4D, Litchi, QGroundControl) would be advantageous