Lead Drone Developer

6 days ago

Coimbatore, India SKYX AEROSPACE PRIVATE LIMITED Full time

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and development of drones across agriculture, surveillance, logistics and FPV domains

• Customize and maintain firmware using ArduPilot and Betaflight firmware systems

• Develop automation logic and mission behaviour using custom Lua scripting

• Integrate and test embedded systems, sensors, payloads and radio communication modules

• Design and prototype drone hardware, including frames, mounts and enclosures

• Ensure reliability and performance through rigorous field testing and system validation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, software developers and field operators

• Manage project timelines, resources and technical deliverables to ensure milestones are met

• Document technical processes and maintain detailed records of system designs and configurations

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging drone technologies to drive innovation

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 3–6 years of experience in drone development with a strong R&D background

• Proven expertise with ArduPilot and Betaflight firmware operation

• Proficient in Lua scripting for mission programming and onboard automation

• Strong understanding of agricultural and surveillance drone applications

• Hands-on experience with Tuning PID parameters for stability, responsiveness, and precision

• Expertise with FPV systems including tuning and live video streaming

• Solid knowledge of radio communication systems (e.g., RC, telemetry, long-range links)

• Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers and low-level programming (C/C++, Python)

• Competency in drone hardware and mechanical design (CAD skills preferred)

• Effective project management and leadership skills with the ability to guide technical teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electronics, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field is required

• Candidate with experience in drone industry or similar is most preferable.

• 3 – 6 years of experience in Drone development and R&D

• Field testing experience and deployment in real-world environments

• Exposure to AI, computer vision or data mapping technologies

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary in the industry

• Be part of a core team with leadership potential

• Hands-on involvement in live drone testing and deployment

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

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