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Electrical Engineer – UAV Systems

Electrical Engineer – UAV Systems

Golden Pearl Defense SystemsIndore, Madhya Pradesh, India
2 days ago
Job description

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.
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