Avionics and Flight Systems Engineer

Company Description

We are an Indian Aerospace Startup building next-Generation Autonomous Aerial systems for Defense Applications. We are Developing platforms Designed for speed, precision, and survivability.

Role Introduction

Were looking for aFlight Systems Engineer who can take systems from CAD bench simulation flight owning embedded avionics, power systems, communication interfaces, and HIL/SITL testing.

This is afounding-engineer role with high ownership, fast iteration, and real impact.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Flight Systems Integration

• Architect and implement the complete avionics stack:flight controller, companion computer, telemetry, RC link, camera system, PDU, and sensor interfaces .
• Integrate and validate all onboard sensors (IMU, GNSS, pitot-static, baro, magnetometer, cameras).
• Ensure accuratesensor time synchronization and fault-tolerant logging.
• Implement remote control, assisted, and autonomous modes with smooth transition and fail-safe validation.
• Developpower architecture battery segregation, PDUs, current sensing, grounding, and thermal management.
• DesignEMI/EMC-robust wiring harnesses , grounding layouts, and shielding.
• Lead hardware bring-up and functional testing of control electronics.

Simulation, HIL/SITL, and Validation

• Develop and maintainHardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) andSoftware-in-the-Loop (SITL) benches.
• Createservo/load rigs, thrust stands , andembedded test automation scripts (Python/MATLAB).
• Performbench-level and tethered hover tests , log analysis, and telemetry validation.
• Work with controls, propulsion, and aerodynamics teams for full system correlation.
• Analyze flight data to tune control gains and verify stability margins.

Software, Communication, and Control Integration

• Program and configureflight controllers and companion systems (PX4 / ArduPilot / custom RTOS).
• ImplementCAN, UART, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet communication protocols for avionics networking.
• Develop and debugCAN communication scripts for inter-module data exchange and diagnostics.
• Interface with GCS software for telemetry, RC, and video feed integration.
• Deploy embedded software onC / C++ / Python / MATLAB Simulink / ROS2 environments.
• Optimize real-time performance and thermal reliability under dynamic flight loads.

Testing, Safety, and Documentation

• Develop and executeflight test checklists , safety gates, and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain ICDs, wiring diagrams, calibration logs, and test reports.
• Lead ground test campaigns (sensor calibration, thrust mapping, EMI scans, endurance runs).
• Correlate flight data with simulation results for continuous improvement.

Core Skill Set

Embedded Hardware & Electronics

• Proficiency withmicrocontrollers (STM32, ESP32, NXP, etc.) , RTOS, and low-level board bring-up.
• Strong understanding ofsensors, IMUs, barometers, GNSS, magnetometers , and camera systems.
• Power system design:PDUs, fusing, current sensors, battery safety , and thermal design.
• PCB interface and connector-level design familiarity.

Communication & Networking

• CAN / UAVCAN , UART, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet-based avionics communication.
• Experience withtelemetry links, RC systems , andvideo transmission optimization .
• EMI/EMC mitigation, grounding, and shielding best practices.

Software & Simulation

• Proficiency inC / C++ / Python / MATLAB / Simulink for embedded and simulation development.
• Familiarity withROS / ROS2 for system integration and visualization.
• Experience withHIL/SITL setup , Gazebo/JSBSim, or PX4/ArduPilot test environments.
• Data analysis and visualization using Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).

Testing & Validation

• Skilled inhardware test bench design , sensor calibration, and system diagnostics.
• Knowledge offlight log analysis , control tuning, and telemetry validation.
• Ground and flight test instrumentation setup and data correlation.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech inElectronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or Robotics Engineering .
• Experience: 35 years in flight systems, avionics, or embedded engineering.
• Hands-on background with UAVs, drones, or aerospace/defense-grade systems preferred.
• Proven ability to take hardware/software systems from prototype to validated flight.

Preferred Extras

• Companion computer integration (NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi).
• Visual odometry, SLAM, or GNSS-denied navigation systems.
• Contributions to open-source flight stacks or embedded projects.

How to Apply

• Resume (PDF)
• Portfolio / repo / project links (hardware photos, firmware, flight logs)
• Optional: 23 lines on the most challenging flight system problem you solved.

Why Join Us

• Youll design and integrate systems that actually fly.
• Founding-level ownership and technical leadership.
• Work on the frontier of real-world autonomy and flight systems