Flight Testing Ground Crew

About the role

We build long-endurance, fixed-wing UAVs and run a continuous flight-test campaign. We need a hands-on flight testing technician to support daily flight operations, prepare and maintain aircraft, troubleshoot issues, and ensure every test sortie is executed safely and reliably.
You'll work closely with UAV pilots and the engineering team across multiple airframes and field test sites.

What you'll do

• Perform pre-flight and post-flight checks across airframe, propulsion and avionics
• Assist with aircraft assembly, launch, recovery, and ground handling
• Support flight-test operations and ground-station activities
• Troubleshoot mechanical, and avionics issues at the field
• Perform basic repairs, part replacements and soldering work
• Maintain clear test logs, checklists, and aircraft records
• Assist engineers and pilots in executing flight-test procedures

Required

• Hands-on experience working with UAVs, RC aircraft, drones, or similar systems
• Comfortable with basic mechanical and electrical work
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues independently in the field
• Comfortable using hand tools, multimeters, soldering equipment, etc.
• Should know a local language - Kannada
• Willingness to travel to and stay at field test sites

Nice to haves

• Fixed-wing UAV experience
• Familiarity with Mission Planner / ArduPilot
• Basic understanding of flight controllers, telemetry, ESCs, motors, servos, and power systems
• Knows to drive car