Senior Engineer Avionics - ideaForge

R&D - Mobility Solutions

Bengaluru (On-Site)

Senior Level

12-15 years

Fulltime

Job Description

About Us -

ideaForge is a leading pioneer in India’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) market with widespread deployment across the country.

Its drones support surveillance and mapping, with one UAV taking off every five minutes on average. Ranked 3rd globally in dual-use drone manufacturing (civil and defense), it has enabled over 8,50,000 successful flights. With strong in-house design and innovation, it delivers reliable, mission-focused UAV solutions tailored to customer needs.

Role Overview -

As Seniorr Engineer (Avionics), you will own the end-to-end design, integration, and validation of the autopilot and flight control systems for ideaForge's YETI UAV programme. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will lead a team of avionics and GNC engineers while remaining the principal technical contributor for autopilot configuration, GNC algorithm development, and flight test execution. You will work at the intersection of embedded systems, control theory, and aerospace engineering, taking the aircraft from bench integration to certified autonomous flight.

Designation – Senior Engineer (Avionics)

Work Experience requirements

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in UAV avionics, flight controls, or embedded aerospace systems.
• At least 3 years on rotary-wing or multi-rotor VTOL platforms — including autopilot tuning, ground test, and flight test involvement.
• At least 2 years in a technical lead or senior individual contributor role, with demonstrated responsibility for subsystem delivery and team coordination.
• Demonstrated experience taking a UAV platform from bench integration through to autonomous flight — simulation-only backgrounds will not suffice.
• Experience with CEMILAC, DGCA, FAA, or EASA certification / qualification activities is a strong advantage.

Qualification -

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Avionics, Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering, Automation, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred. A Ph.D. in Control Systems, Guidance & Navigation, Robotics, or Aerospace Engineering is desirable. Equivalent professional experience with recognised aerospace or defence certifications will also be considered.

Location - KIADB Aerospace Park, Bengaluru

Key Responsibilities -

Technical Leadership

• Lead a team of avionics and GNC engineers by defining tasks, conducting technical reviews, mentoring engineers, and driving ownership of subsystem deliverables.
• Own the avionics system architecture, including autopilot hardware selection, sensor suite, datalink, and power interfaces, from concept through certification.