Drone Development Engineer in Noida

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Design & Development Design UAV frames, propulsion systems, payload integration mechanisms, and power systems. Develop and optimise flight control algorithms (PID tuning, navigation, autonomous flight). Integrate avionics, autopilot systems (e.g., Pixhawk/Cube, Ardupilot, PX4), GNSS, telemetry, and sensors. Prototyping & Testing Build, assemble, and calibrate drone prototypes. Conduct ground tests, flight trials, and endurance/performance validation. Debug hardware/software integration issues and propose improvements. Systems Integration Work on payload integration: EO/IR cameras, LiDAR, SAR, weaponisation (for defence), or delivery mechanisms. Develop communication links (RF, 4G/5G, Satcom) and ensure secure data transmission. Collaborate with AI/ML team for autonomy, object detection, and anti-drone systems. Production Support Translate R&D prototypes into scalable production-ready designs. Document designs, test results, and compliance reports. Work closely with procurement, fabrication, and quality control teams. About Company: IG Drones is supported by the Government of India and the state governments of Gujarat and Odisha. With the corporate office at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and zonal offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Bangalore, IG Drones is delivering global cutting-edge technology solutions for localized needs with utmost efficiency and industry standards. With years of expertise in delivering industry-specific solutions, IG Drones has setup many benchmarks in the state of the art technology solutions in infrastructure, power, railway, road, oil and gas, smart city planning, good governance, etc. With data-driven decision-making solutions, IG Drones has proved itself as a reliable technological partner for 3 different state governments, Indian Railways, Power Grid Corporation, Adani Group, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Group, Edelweiss Group, HCL Foundation, World Bank projects, etc.