UAV Flight Test Engineer / Pilot

Ahmedabad, India

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable UAV Engineer / Test Pilot with strong hands-on experience

in fixed-wing UAV flying, VTOL operations, heavy-lift drone handling, and sensor

integration. The role combines flight operations, system integration, wiring,

troubleshooting, and field testing of advanced UAV platforms, including high-altitude and

long-endurance systems.

Flight Operations

• Operate and test fixed-wing UAVs, VTOL systems, and heavy-lift multicopters
• Conduct pre-flight inspections, mission planning, and safe flight execution
• Handle high-altitude and long-endurance missions
• Maintain flight logs and testing documentation

UAV System Integration

• Perform complete UAV wiring and integration
• Integrate flight controllers (PX4 / ArduPilot preferred)
• Wire ESCs, power distribution systems, telemetry, GNSS & RTK modules
• Ensure EMI-safe wiring, redundancy, and system reliability

Sensor Integration & Testing

• Integrate EO/IR cameras, mapping payloads, and multispectral sensors
• Validate GNSS/RTK systems and airspeed sensors
• Troubleshoot CAN, UART, and telemetry communication systems

Field Testing & Validation

• Conduct ground motor tests and ESC validation
• Support VTOL transition testing and payload validation
• Perform failure analysis and provide engineering feedback

Technical Skills (Must Have)

• Experience with PX4 / ArduPilot systems
• Proficiency in Mission Planner / QGroundControl
• Strong understanding of UAV wiring and power systems
• Ability to tune PID parameters and VTOL transitions
• Experience with high-altitude flying operations

Preferred Skills

• DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (preferred)
• Experience with long-range telemetry and RTK/PPK systems
• Composite airframe handling experience
• Field deployment in varied terrain conditions