Team Lead - UAV System Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Team Lead – UAV System Engineer to lead our UAV engineering team in designing, integrating, and optimizing drone systems for high-performance applications. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise along with proven leadership experience in the UAV domain.

What You’ll Do

Lead and mentor a team of UAV system engineers, ensuring smooth project execution.

Oversee the design, development, and integration of UAV systems including avionics, power systems, propulsion, communication modules, and flight controllers.

Conduct and supervise ground and flight testing, analyze logs, and troubleshoot issues.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electronics, software, production) for end-to-end system delivery.

Ensure compliance with DGCA and internal safety standards.

Drive continuous improvements in performance, reliability, and scalability.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, test reports, and project plans.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field.

8+ years of hands-on experience in UAV system development, testing, and operations.

Strong knowledge of flight controllers (Pixhawk, PX4, Ardupilot), propulsion systems, GNSS, telemetry, and RF communication.

Experience leading technical teams or managing cross-functional engineering tasks.

Proficiency in diagnosing hardware and firmware issues.

Familiarity with DGCA regulations and UAV compliance requirements.

Excellent communication, decision-making, and project management skills.

Why Join Us?

Work on cutting-edge UAV technology and innovative drone applications.

Lead a dynamic and passionate engineering team.

Fast-growth environment with opportunities for advancement.

Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.