Interesting Job Opportunity: Software Integration Engineer - Drone/UAV Systems

Overview

We are seeking an innovative and skilled Drone Manufacturing & Software Integration Engineer to join our technology team. The role involves designing, developing, and integrating UAV hardware and software systems for industrial and safety applications.

You will be responsible for building reliable drones, integrating IoT sensors and payloads, and ensuring seamless communication between drones, ground stations, and cloud platforms. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about combining mechanical, electrical, and software systems to deliver cutting-edge drone-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Drone Manufacturing & Hardware :

• Design and assemble drones (multirotor, fixed-wing, hybrid) for industrial/safety applications.
• Integrate payloads such as thermal cameras, LiDAR, gas detectors, and multispectral sensors.
• Work on propulsion systems, aerodynamics, flight stability, and endurance optimization.
• Perform prototype testing, field trials, and compliance with aviation regulations (DGCA/FAA).
  
  

• Develop and integrate flight control systems (Pixhawk, ArduPilot, PX4, DJI SDK).
• Program onboard processors for autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, and data acquisition.
• Integrate drones with IoT platforms, cloud dashboards, and AI-based safety analytics.
• Work with communication protocols (LoRa, 4G/5G, RF, Wi-Fi, Satellite) for real-time telemetry.
• Develop ground control interfaces (mobile/desktop apps) for drone operation and safety monitoring.
  
  

• Customize drone solutions for safety inspections, accident investigations, and hazardous area monitoring.
• Deploy drones for scaffolding inspection, confined space monitoring, and environmental safety audits.
• Support integration with existing EHS management software (incident reporting, risk analytics).
  
  

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Aerospace, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2 to 6 years of experience in drone/UAV development and software integration.
• Strong knowledge of embedded programming (C/C++/Python).
• Hands-on experience with flight controllers, autopilot systems (PX4, ArduPilot, DJI SDKs).
• Familiarity with CAD/CAE tools for drone design (SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS).
• Knowledge of IoT communication protocols (MQTT, REST APIs) and cloud integration (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proficiency in computer vision, SLAM, AI/ML (OpenCV, ROS, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Understanding of aviation safety, DGCA/FAA compliance, and drone certification requirements.
  
  

• Experience with drone swarming, BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight), and autonomous missions.
• Knowledge of AI-powered aerial analytics (defect detection, thermal mapping, safety risk assessment).
• Familiarity with edge AI frameworks (NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, Intel Movidius).
• Prior experience in industrial inspection, construction monitoring, or emergency response drones.
  
  

• Strong problem-solving and innovation mindset.
• Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, safety experts, software engineers).
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Passion for drones, robotics, and safety-first solutions.
  
  

(ref:hirist.tech)