Associate Engineer II/Engineer I

Company Description

Drones Tech Lab is a pioneer in India's UAV ecosystem, offering end-to-end drone solutions including manufacturing, pilot training, forensics, and drone-as-a-service operations across sectors like surveillance, mapping, precision agriculture, and disaster management. Our team combines technical depth, domain experience, and a passion for innovation to design and deploy reliable, mission-ready unmanned systems for real-world challenges.

About the Role

As an Integration & Testing Engineer, you will be responsible for performing field testing of Dronestechlab's Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) products and providing comprehensive system support. Your primary responsibilities will include the integration, testing, and validation of all R&D and new product development efforts. Additionally, you will be tasked with developing flight test plans, preparing remotely piloted aircraft for flight, conducting flight tests as the test pilot, and supporting other field-testing activities as needed. You will collaborate closely with the System Engineer & Product Development Engineering team to advance Dronestechlab's products through field trials and client demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and configure flight controllers, ESCs, GPS, power systems, telemetry modules, and sensors.
• Ensure seamless communication across modules using UART, I2C, SPI, and PWM protocols.
• Perform ground testing including system checks, communication verification, and component calibration.
• Plan and execute system-level tests such as pre-flight checks, mission simulations, and range validation.
• Assist in firmware flashing, PID tuning, and signal diagnostics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, replicate, and resolve integration issues.
• Maintain logs, generate issue reports, and document testing procedures and protocols.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and safety standards across the testing lifecycle.
• Support drone flight teams with mission readiness checks, tuning, and calibration.
• Assist in outdoor field testing, data logging, and system diagnostics under real-world conditions.
• Hands-on experience in integration, testing, and validation during R&D and new product development phases, with a focus on Hybrid VTOL and fixed-wing platforms.
• Manage development and production flight test operations with an emphasis on safety and quality control.
• Coordinate with other engineering teams for the integration of complementary technologies.
• Conduct flight testing and performance evaluation of prototypes and final production units.
• Assist in product documentation and user manual development.
• Practical, hands-on experience with UAV system assembly processes.
• Support the development of end-user training materials.
• Provide training and field support to end-users of UAS products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Other applicable engineering field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in UAV integration, embedded systems, or system testing.
• Hands-on experience with UAV components: Flight controllers, GPS modules, ESCs, telemetry units, sensors.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of communication interfaces: UART, I2C, SPI, PWM.
• Familiar with GCS tools like Mission Planner, QGroundControl, INAV Configurator.
• Capable of using diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Competent in basic firmware flashing and hardware-software integration workflows.

Desirable Skills & Interests

• Comprehensive understanding of UAV systems.
• Strong knowledge of RC aircraft, UAV, and multirotor dynamics, control, and flight operations.
• Skilled in diagnosing technical issues and identifying root causes (log analysis capabilities).
• Capable of troubleshooting and resolving issues effectively.
• Experienced in performing timely repairs and maintenance.
• Proficient in documenting system testing procedures and repair activities.
• Hands-on experience in the construction and assembly of UAVs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Expert in UAV configuration, performance evaluation, payload integration, autopilot tuning, and system repairs.
• Knowledgeable in UAS hardware, software, and sensor integration.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks to meet critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

UAV Integration, Ground Testing, Electrical Wiring, Embedded Debugging, Mission Planning Tools, Flight Controller Setup, Telemetry Systems, Firmware Flashing, Troubleshooting, Multimeter use, UART, I2C, SPI, Safety Protocols

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Exposure to real-world UAV testing and deployment
• Skill development in drone electronics and system integration
• Hands-on experience with cross-disciplinary drone systems
• Opportunities for travel during field testing and mission support

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about integrating real-world drone systems and love solving multidisciplinary engineering challenges, this is your chance to contribute to the future of UAV technology with Drones Tech Lab.