Embedded System Engineer

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

We’re not looking for employees; we’re looking for builders.

You’ll fit right in if you :