Senior UAV Systems Engineer

4 days ago


Aluva, Kerala, India beBeeUAV Full time US$ 1,50,000 - US$ 2,00,000
Lead UAV Systems Developer

As the Head of UAV Systems, you will lead the development, integration, and deployment of unmanned aerial vehicle platforms for AI-powered defense and surveillance solutions. You will oversee all aspects of UAV hardware, flight systems, avionics, mission planning, and regulatory compliance while working closely with our AI/ML and software engineering teams.

This is a strategic leader role to build and scale our UAV capability from prototype to operational deployment. As a senior technical expert, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time.

  1. Lead the design, integration, and testing of end-to-end UAV systems: from design and integration to flight testing and operational deployment.
  2. Architect UAV platforms with PX4/Ardupilot, flight controllers, payloads (EO/IR gimbals, Jetson-class compute), and secure comms.
  3. Oversee mission planning, autonomy modes, fail-safe configurations, and coordination with AI/ML engineers.
  4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate UAV systems with AI/ML algorithms and software frameworks.
  5. Establish and enforce flight safety protocols, risk assessments, and compliance with regulatory bodies.
  6. Define UAV fleet operations strategies: multi-drone coordination, handoff, and scaling.
  7. Build and mentor a team of UAV engineers, RF/Comm engineers, and test officers.
  8. Act as the primary technical interface with defense partners, test ranges, and regulatory bodies.
  9. Own UAV program roadmaps, budgets, and milestones delivery.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to build India's first-of-its-kind AI-native UAV systems team inside a fast-growing AI company.
  • Work on strategic defense and security projects.
  • Collaborative environment with AI, edge computing, and design experts.
  • Competitive salary + performance incentives + ESOPs.


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