Avionics and Flight Systems Engineer

Company Description

We are an Indian Aerospace Startup building next-Generation Autonomous Aerial systems for Defense Applications. We are Developing platforms Designed for speed, precision, and survivability.

Role Introduction

We’re looking for a

Flight Systems Engineer

who can take systems from CAD → bench → simulation → flight — owning embedded avionics, power systems, communication interfaces, and HIL / SITL testing.

This is a

founding-engineer role

with high ownership, fast iteration, and real impact.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Flight Systems Integration

Architect and implement the complete avionics stack :

flight controller, companion computer, telemetry, RC link, camera system, PDU, and sensor interfaces .

Integrate and validate all onboard sensors (IMU, GNSS, pitot-static, baro, magnetometer, cameras).

Ensure accurate

sensor time synchronization

and fault-tolerant logging.

Implement remote control, assisted, and autonomous modes with smooth transition and fail-safe validation.

Develop

power architecture

— battery segregation, PDUs, current sensing, grounding, and thermal management.

Design

EMI / EMC-robust wiring harnesses , grounding layouts, and shielding.

Lead hardware bring-up and functional testing of control electronics.

Simulation, HIL / SITL, and Validation

Develop and maintain

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)

and

Software-in-the-Loop (SITL)

benches.

Create

servo / load rigs, thrust stands , and

embedded test automation scripts

(Python / MATLAB).

Perform

bench-level and tethered hover tests , log analysis, and telemetry validation.

Work with controls, propulsion, and aerodynamics teams for full system correlation.

Analyze flight data to tune control gains and verify stability margins.

Software, Communication, and Control Integration

Program and configure

flight controllers and companion systems

(PX4 / ArduPilot / custom RTOS).

Implement

CAN, UART, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet

communication protocols for avionics networking.

Develop and debug

CAN communication scripts

for inter-module data exchange and diagnostics.

Interface with GCS software for telemetry, RC, and video feed integration.

Deploy embedded software on

C / C++ / Python / MATLAB Simulink / ROS2

environments.

Optimize real-time performance and thermal reliability under dynamic flight loads.

Testing, Safety, and Documentation

Develop and execute

flight test checklists , safety gates, and acceptance criteria.

Maintain ICDs, wiring diagrams, calibration logs, and test reports.

Lead ground test campaigns (sensor calibration, thrust mapping, EMI scans, endurance runs).

Correlate flight data with simulation results for continuous improvement.

Core Skill Set

Embedded Hardware & Electronics

Proficiency with

microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, NXP, etc.) , RTOS, and low-level board bring-up.

Strong understanding of

sensors, IMUs, barometers, GNSS, magnetometers , and camera systems.

Power system design :

PDUs, fusing, current sensors, battery safety , and thermal design.

PCB interface and connector-level design familiarity.

Communication & Networking

CAN / UAVCAN , UART, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet-based avionics communication.

Experience with

telemetry links, RC systems , and

video transmission optimization .

EMI / EMC mitigation, grounding, and shielding best practices.

Software & Simulation

Proficiency in

C / C++ / Python / MATLAB / Simulink

for embedded and simulation development.

Familiarity with

ROS / ROS2

for system integration and visualization.

Experience with

HIL / SITL setup , Gazebo / JSBSim, or PX4 / ArduPilot test environments.

Data analysis and visualization using Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).

Testing & Validation

Skilled in

hardware test bench design , sensor calibration, and system diagnostics.

Knowledge of

flight log analysis , control tuning, and telemetry validation.

Ground and flight test instrumentation setup and data correlation.

Qualifications & Experience

B.E / B.Tech or M.E / M.Tech

in

Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or Robotics Engineering .

Experience :

3–5 years in flight systems, avionics, or embedded engineering.

Hands-on background with UAVs, drones, or aerospace / defense-grade systems preferred.

Proven ability to take hardware / software systems from prototype to validated flight.

Preferred Extras

Companion computer integration (NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi).

Visual odometry, SLAM, or GNSS-denied navigation systems.

Contributions to open-source flight stacks or embedded projects.

How to Apply

Resume (PDF)

Portfolio / repo / project links (hardware photos, firmware, flight logs)

Optional : 2–3 lines on the most challenging flight system problem you solved.

Why Join Us

You’ll design and integrate systems that actually fly.

Founding-level ownership and technical leadership.

Work on the frontier of real-world autonomy and flight systems