Position Title : Electrical Engineer – UAV Systems
Location : Mhow, Indore, India
Job Type : Full-Time
Department : R&D – Electrical & Power Systems
Experience Level : Minimum 2 years (UAV / Robotics / Embedded preferred)
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and develop complete electrical architecture for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) , covering power requirements, redundancy, and interface layouts.
- Perform power distribution analysis , ensuring lightweight, efficient, and fail-safe operation in air-borne conditions.
- Develop, test, and validate Li-ion / Li-Po battery packs and Battery Management Systems (BMS) for flight platforms.
- Design and integrate Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) , motors , and payload power systems with flight controllers (Pixhawk, Cube, STM32, etc.).
- Create electrical schematics, wiring harnesses , and PCB layouts in Altium or KiCad for UAV modules.
- Conduct EMI / EMC, thermal, and endurance testing as per MIL-STD and aviation standards.
- Collaborate with avionics, mechanical, and software engineers to optimize UAV performance and reliability.
- Participate in prototype assembly, testing, and field validation .
- Ensure compliance with MIL-STD, EMI / EMC , and safety protocols.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
B.Tech / M.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.2+ years hands-on experience in electrical design or embedded electronics (preferably UAV, robotics, or automotive).Strong understanding of analog / digital circuit design , power supply systems , microcontrollers , and CAN / I2C / UART protocols .Expertise in PCB design (Altium / KiCad) , library management, and high-current / low-weight design rules.Working knowledge of BLDC & PMSM motors , ESC calibration , and propulsion system interfacing .Experience in battery pack design (mechanical, electrical, and thermal) and BMS integration .Familiarity with data acquisition tools , oscilloscopes , multimeters , and RF test setups .Experience in military-grade cable & harness design is an advantage.Knowledge of electrical isolation, grounding, and noise mitigation for airborne systems.Benefits :
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge UAV technologies in a fast-growing defense startup .Competitive salary with growth-linked incentives .Direct exposure to real flight testing , DRDO / iDEX-level projects , and patent-grade innovations .Supportive and innovation-driven R&D culture.