Power & Electrical integration Engineer (Aerospace Industry)

We have a requirement for Power & Electrical integration Engineer (Aerospace Industry) position having its own in-house Product Development Centre into design, develop, engineer, and manufacture indigenous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Responsibilities:

Battery and Motor Integration: Integrate batteries and motors into drone platforms while optimizing power efficiency and weight distribution.Avionics and Sensor Integration: Collaborate with avionics engineers to integrate flight control systems, communication systems, and sensors to ensure seamless functionality and data acquisition.

• Harness Integration: Collaborate with subsystem owners (battery, motor, sensors, avionics, ECUs, etc.) to define interface requirements.
• Integrate harnesses into vehicle or UAV platforms, ensuring physical fit, proper grounding, and electrical compatibility.
• Ensure proper segregation of LV/HV, signal/power, and shielded/unshielded lines.
• Initial Flight Testing: Plan and conduct initial flight tests to validate the performance and stability of integrated drone systems, making necessary adjustments and improvements.
• Quality Control: Implement and maintain rigorous quality control processes to ensure that integrated drones meet safety and performance standards.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of integration procedures, test results, and design modifications.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and software developers, to achieve integrated drone solutions that meet project goals.
• Troubleshooting & solving: Provide timely support to resolve technical issues and ensure systems are operational.
• Safety: All integration activities should be complied with regulatory requirements and safety standards
• Cost Management: Operate within defined budgets by identifying and implementing cost-effective solutions without compromising on performance or quality.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive value engineering initiatives and identify opportunities for enhancing existing products through design optimization and best practice development.
• Testing and Validation: Develop test plans, oversee testing processes, and collaborate with the testing team to validate electrical systems performance and safety. Analyse test results and drive improvements based on findings.
• Research and Innovation: Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to drone electrical systems. Implement innovative solutions to enhance drone performance and capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical & Electronics / Aerospace engineering and Mechatronics engineering, or related field.
• 05 to 08 years of hands-on experience in UAV integration, development, or related roles.
• Should have basic knowledge on UAV systems, communication protocols, sensors, payloads and control systems.
• Strong understanding on avionics, embedded system, Electrical harness and flight control systems
• Extensive experience in airframe assembly and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. AS9100D, IPC/WHMA-A-620 etc.)
• Experience in product testing, validation, and regulatory compliance of DGQA, DGCA & CEMILAC would be an added advantage
• Knowledge of CAN, RS-422 / 485, Ethernet, and differential cabling routing.
• Understanding of battery systems, inverters, avionics, or propulsion wiring.
• Knowledge of EMI / EMC free environment wiring as per MIL-STD-461, DO-160.
• Wiring practices for aerospace vehicles as per AS50881.
• Understanding of avionics system integration, Interface Control Document (ICD), various signals of avionics systems, connector / component selection, hardware requirements of avionics systems.
• understanding of FAA Part 25 / EASA Part 25, Subpart-H (Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS).
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally under tight project timelines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking at both component and vehicle levels.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration and supplier interfacing.

Software's:

• Autocad electrical / BricsCAD electrical / ZWCAD electrical / or any CAD electrical (Mandatory)
• CREO electrical schematics (Preferred)
• Windchill PLM: (Preferred)

Job Location: Bangalore

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics/ Aerospace engineering and Mechatronics engineering

Experience: 5 to 8 yrs