Position Title : UAV Application Developer
Department : R&D / Autonomous Systems
Reports To : Team Lead – Autonomous Systems
Location : Vapi, Gujarat
Position Overview :
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Drone Application Developer to join our team to develop cutting-edge drone applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in programming single-board computers (SBCs), particularly NVIDIA Jetson platforms, and a passion for autonomous systems and aerial robotics.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and optimize software applications for drone systems running on embedded platforms.
- Optimize code for performance, power efficiency, and real-time constraints on embedded systems.
- Conduct testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of drone applications in simulation and field environments.
- Document technical specifications, code, and deployment procedures.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices.
- Implement computer vision and AI algorithms on NVIDIA Jetson boards for real-time processing.
Required Qualifications :
Hands-on experience programming single-board computers, specifically NVIDIA Jetson platforms (Nano, TX2, Xavier, Orin).Strong proficiency in C++ and Python for embedded systems development.Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and embedded Linux development.Experience with ROS / ROS2 for robotics applications (preferred).Familiarity with drone autopilot systems and MAVLink protocol.Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in resource-constrained environments.Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Robotics, or related field.Experience with sensor integration (cameras, LiDAR, IMU, GPS).Previous work on commercial or research drone projects.Technical Skills :
Programming Languages : C++, PythonPlatforms : NVIDIA Jetson series, Raspberry Pi, other ARM-based SBCsTools : Git, Docker, CMakeDevelopment Environment : Linux (Ubuntu preferred), embedded Linux distributionsExperience Level : 2–6 years
Employment Type : Full-time
Contact / Referral :
Interested candidates or referrals may reach out to parijat.patel@merai.co