01Responsibilities
- UAV Procedural piloting from an R&D; and testing standpoint.
- Responsible for creation and/or maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures for the flight -testing program.
- Programming and setup of UAVs on the firmware level.
- Plan and discuss the list of tests to be performed before flights. Test components on sub system level before the actual flight test.
- Create and maintain performance logs, flight logs and pre -flight / post -flight checklists.
- Conduct pre - and post -flight analysis and provide recommendations to design and manufacturing teams, be able to articulate the flight test inputs into technical data/pointers for the R&D; team.
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting of UAVs whenever required.
- Must be able to gauge/calculate the risks involved in testing and evaluate testing procedures accordingly.
Requirements
- B.E / B. Tech in aerospace/ mechanical/EC or other degrees with demonstrated
UAV/aeromodelling and flying experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in aeromodelling and R/C flying with over 1000 hours on the
sticks.
- At least 1 year of experience in UAV flying with over 300 hrs on the sticks.
- Experience in setting up UAVs - Fixed wings as well as VTOLs.
- Well versed with autopilot systems like Ardupilot, PX4 and GCS systems like Mission Planner and QGroundControl.
- Hands -on proficiency in operating principles of motors, controllers, autopilot and standard onboard sensors of an aerial vehicle.
- Ability to work with a flexible schedule. Must be able to work outside the job location.
- Must possess excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
- Intellectual fulfillment and rapid personal/professional development
- Quick -paced, innovative team and work environment
- Early -stage company benefits such as ESOPs
- Flexible work hours, professional autonomy, and team -oriented work culture with a flat hierarchy and strong meritocracy. .
