Real-Time Systems Engineer (UAV)

Embedded Systems Engineer – UAV & Jet Propulsion Systems

Location : Hyderabad (On Site)

Company : Apollyon Dynamics

Type : Full-Time

About Apollyon Dynamics

Apollyon Dynamics is a BITS Pilani, Hyderabad student-led defense technology startup building next-generation UAV systems , from jet-propelled loitering munitions to autonomous aerial platforms that redefine speed, endurance, and intelligence.

Our mission is to fuse cutting-edge avionics, AI-driven control, and indigenous manufacturing to power India’s next era of defense innovation.

We’re young, ambitious, and deeply technical, if you’ve ever wanted to build something that actually flies , this is your place.

Role Overview

We’re looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer who can turn control theory and aerodynamics into working hardware.

You’ll be responsible for developing real-time embedded firmware that drives propulsion, control surfaces, and sensor systems for our UAV platforms.

This isn’t a maintenance role — it’s an R&D-heavy engineering position where you’ll be prototyping, testing, and debugging firmware that powers autonomous jet UAVs .

You’ll work directly with the aerodynamics , control systems , and AI autonomy teams to ensure tight hardware–software integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware for UAV flight controllers and propulsion subsystems.
• Integrate sensors (IMU, GPS, barometer, pitot tube, fuel / temperature sensors) and actuators (ESCs, servos, jet throttle valves).
• Implement and tune control loops (PID, LQR, custom algorithms) in real-time environments.
• Develop and maintain communication protocols — UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and MAVLink for telemetry.
• Bring up and debug STM32-based boards, ensuring robust RTOS performance (FreeRTOS or NuttX).
• Collaborate with control engineers to deploy algorithms from MATLAB / Simulink or Python simulations to the microcontroller.
• Ensure system reliability — watchdogs, fault handling, and real-time safety checks.
• Conduct bench testing and field testing of avionics systems with data logging and analysis.
• Maintain documentation for firmware architecture, APIs, and hardware interfacing.

Required Skills & Experience

Bonus : PX4 / Ardupilot firmware experience, ROS2, UAVCAN, sensor fusion (EKF), MATLAB / Simulink, embedded Linux

Nice-to-Have Experience

Personality & Culture Fit

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You’ll fit right in if you :