Drone Integration & Testing Engineer

Role OverviewThe Drone Integration Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end design, assembly, integration, programming, testing, and optimization of FPV, agricultural, and industrial drone platforms. The role requires strong hands-on experience with Pixhawk flight controllers, Mission Planner, and Betaflight, along with deep understanding of UAV hardware, firmware, and operational testing.

• Key Roles & Responsibilities1. Drone Assembly & FabricationAssemble FPV, agricultural, and industrial drones from components including frames, motors, ESCs, propellers, power distribution systems, and payloads
• Fabricate and customize drone frames and mounts using carbon fiber, aluminum, or 3D-printed components
• Integrate payloads such as cameras, sprayers, multispectral sensors, LiDAR, and delivery mechanisms
• Perform soldering, wiring, cable management, and EMI/EMC best practices
• 2. Flight Controller Integration & ConfigurationConfigure and tune Pixhawk flight controllers for multirotor and fixed-wing platforms
• Calibrate sensors including IMU, compass, barometer, GPS, and RC inputs
• Configure flight modes, failsafe settings, geofencing, and redundancy systems
• Integrate telemetry radios, RTK GPS, and companion computers where required
• 3. Programming & Software SetupConfigure and tune Betaflight for FPV drones including PID tuning, rates, filters, and OSD
• Use Mission Planner for waypoint creation, autonomous missions, and parameter tuning
• Upload and manage firmware for flight controllers, ESCs, and peripherals
• Integrate ground control systems and RC transmitters
• Support scripting or customization using MAVLink, Lua scripts, or companion computer software (where applicable)
• 4. Testing, Validation & TroubleshootingConduct bench testing, pre-flight checks, and system validation
• Perform flight testing for stability, endurance, payload performance, and safety
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, firmware, and communication issues
• Optimize performance parameters for FPV racing, agricultural spraying, and industrial inspection missions
• Maintain detailed test reports, logs, and configuration documentation
• 5. Agricultural & Industrial Drone OperationsConfigure agricultural drones for spraying, spreading, and mapping missions
• Ensure correct calibration of flow meters, pumps, and nozzles
• Support industrial applications such as surveying, inspection, mapping, and surveillance
• Ensure compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory guidelines
• 6. Maintenance & Continuous ImprovementPerform preventive maintenance and repairs on UAV platforms
• Recommend component upgrades and system improvements
• Stay updated with latest UAV technologies, firmware releases, and industry standards
• Support training and knowledge transfer to operators or junior engineers
• Technical Expertise RequiredHardware & SystemsStrong knowledge of multirotor and fixed-wing UAV architectures
• Motors, ESCs, batteries (LiPo/Li-ion), power systems
• GPS, telemetry, RC systems, cameras, and payload integration
• Soldering, wiring diagrams, and electrical troubleshooting
• Flight Controllers & SoftwarePixhawk flight controller (ArduPilot/PX4)
• Mission Planner – mission planning, tuning, diagnostics
• Betaflight – FPV configuration and tuning
• Firmware flashing and parameter management
• MAVLink communication basics
• Drone Categories ExperienceFPV drones – racing, freestyle, cinematic builds
• Agricultural drones – spraying, spreading, mapping
• Industrial drones – inspection, surveillance, payload delivery
• Testing & SafetyFlight testing procedures and safety protocols
• Failsafe configuration and emergency recovery
• Troubleshooting crashes, vibrations, and signal issues