Junior Robotics Engineer (Intern / Full-Time): Drone Systems

Junior Robotics Engineer (Intern / Full-Time): Drone Systems **Location:** Hyderabad | On-site **Type:** Internship or Full-time **Duration:** Minimum 6 months, ideally 1 year or longer About the Role You will work with our core engineering team to build, wire, configure and test drones, while also supporting software development. You will get hands-on exposure to flight stacks, sensors and field testing. This role is suitable for someone who learns quickly, follows through on tasks and wants to grow into a robotics engineer. What You'll Do * Assemble and maintain drones: frames, motors, ESCs, flight controllers, power systems and payloads. * Wire and solder drone electronics; troubleshoot connectivity and power issues. * Configure and tune **ArduPilot** , and communicate with the vehicle over **MAVLink** . * Design and iterate on mounts, brackets and enclosures using CAD. * Write and run **Python** scripts for data logging, testing and automation. * Read and understand existing code, and support the team in debugging and improving it. * Assist with flight tests and log analysis, and maintain test records. * Support the team with basic computer vision and filtering tasks. Must-Have Requirements * Hands-on **drone building** experience. Personal, academic or club projects are acceptable. * Understanding of **drone electronics** : flight controllers, ESCs, power distribution, batteries, radio, GPS and telemetry. * Working knowledge of **ArduPilot** using Mission Planner or QGroundControl, including parameter setup and basic tuning. * Familiarity with **MAVLink** , including messages, telemetry and basic scripting using pymavlink or MAVSDK. * **CAD design** experience using SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape or similar tools. * **Python** coding ability and the ability to read and understand code written by others. * Basic understanding of robotics principles, including **computer vision fundamentals** such as OpenCV and image processing, and **filters** such as Kalman and complementary filters. * Ability to understand tasks, ask the right questions and execute independently. * Eager to learn and reliable about delivering within agreed timelines. * Commitment of **at least 6 months** , with 1 year preferred. Nice to Have * Experience with **Linux, Git or ROS/ROS2** . * Exposure to **NVIDIA Jetson or Raspberry Pi** companion computers. * 3D printing experience. * Drone or robotics competition, club or portfolio projects. * Basic understanding of **RTK or GPS concepts** . Who Will Succeed Here * Curious and hands-on, and comfortable working in both the workshop and the field. * Takes feedback well and documents their work. * Can manage multiple tasks while still meeting deadlines. How to Apply Interested candidates can apply through LinkedIn or send their updated CV/resume to: **[email protected]** **Email Subject:** Application – Junior Robotics Engineer (Drone Systems) * **Location:** Hyderabad | On-site