UAV Systems Engineer

20 hours ago

Aluva, Kerala, India Canary Digital Full time

UAV Systems Engineer

Position: UAV Systems Engineer (2–3 roles)

Location: Aluva / Kochi, India (with travel to test ranges and partner sites)

Department: UAV AI Division, Canary Digital.ai

Role Overview

As a UAV Systems Engineer , you will design, integrate, and test UAV hardware and flight systems for Canary Digital's AI-powered defense and surveillance platforms. You will work hands-on with airframes, flight controllers (PX4/ArduPilot), payloads (EO/IR, Jetson compute), and mission planning software to ensure safe and reliable UAV operations. This is a technical execution role reporting to the Head of UAV Systems, with a strong focus on building and scaling real-world UAV capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Integrate and configure PX4/ArduPilot-based flight controllers (Pixhawk-class).
  • Implement waypoint missions, geofencing, and failsafe behaviors .
  • Tune UAV flight performance (PID tuning, EKF parameters).
  • Integrate payloads (EO/IR gimbals, Jetson companion computers, sensors).
  • Support simulation-based development (AirSim/Gazebo SITL) and transition to field testing.
  • Conduct bench tests, tethered flights, and live flight trials with safety protocols.
  • Assist AI/ML engineers in integrating computer vision and Weather Guard modules on-board UAVs.
  • Troubleshoot UAV avionics, power systems, and telemetry links.
  • Maintain detailed logs of flight tests, anomalies, and performance tuning .

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3–7 years of experience in UAV/avionics/robotics engineering .
  • Hands-on expertise with PX4/ArduPilot , QGroundControl/Mission Planner.
  • Experience with UAV integration: airframes, propulsion, batteries, payloads .
  • Strong grasp of flight dynamics, GNSS/IMU, sensor calibration .
  • Familiarity with MAVLink protocol (mission upload, telemetry, command/control).
  • Basic electronics knowledge (power distribution, soldering, ESCs, BECs).
  • Passion for hands-on prototyping and flight testing.

Preferred Background

  • Academic or project work in drone/autonomous systems .
  • Participation in student UAV competitions, robotics clubs, or aerospace research labs .
  • Prior work with defense UAV startups, DGCA BVLOS trials, or hobbyist drone building .

What We Offer

  • Chance to work on cutting-edge UAV projects integrated with AI/ML systems.
  • Hands-on exposure to EO/IR, Jetson AI payloads, and secure comms .
  • Flight test experience in controlled ranges and real-world defense scenarios.
  • Competitive salary + performance bonuses + growth into leadership roles.

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