Flight Testing Engineer Senior

Company: BonV Aero

Location: Bhubaneswar | Extensive Travel Across India

Experience: Fresher / Entry-Level

Department: Customer Success

About the Role

We are looking for a Graduate Engineer Trainee – Flying Operations to support UAV flying, field deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer support. The role involves hands-on work at customer locations across India.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate UAVs for testing, demonstrations, and customer operations.
• Support UAV deployment, installation, and commissioning.
• Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Assist with customer training and after-sales support.
• Maintain flight, maintenance, and service documentation.
• Follow all safety protocols and SOPs.

Eligibility

B.Tech/B.E./Diploma in:

• Electronics & Communication
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Mechatronics
• Aerospace/Aeronautical
• Robotics
• Automobile
• Computer Science or related fields

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding of UAVs, electronics, motors, batteries, and flight controllers.
• Knowledge of ArduPilot/Mission Planner is an advantage.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in challenging field environments.

Interested candidates can apply by sharing their updated CV.

At InferQ, we are building solutions for autonomous and intelligent aerial systems. We seek a Robotic Navigation Engineer with deep technical rigor and a passion for developing mission-critical navigation, estimation, and path planning systems for UAVs. The role demands hands-on engagement across the autonomy stack. You will work at the intersection of robotics, AI, and aerospace, translating research into reliable field-deployable systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement algorithms for joint state estimation, integrating multi-sensor inputs.
• Develop dynamic and real-time path planning solutions for UAVs.
• Create and validate flight simulations using various COTS Simulators or custom HIL/SIL test environments.
• Design and integrate advanced navigation systems.
• Work with avionics, AI, and controls teams to integrate autonomy modules on flight computers and mission systems.
• Conduct flight trials, performance evaluation, and algorithm optimization under real mission conditions.
• Support development of mission-critical autonomy frameworks for UAV systems.

Skillset/ Experience Required

• Strong foundation in linear and nonlinear state estimation and multi-sensor fusion.
• Expertise in path planning and trajectory optimization for aerial platforms.
• Proficiency in C++ / Python and ROS / ROS2 for robotic system development.
• Experience with aerospace kinematics and dynamics modeling, flight control integration, and navigation system design.
• Hands-on experience with Gazebo / X-Plane / AirSim / Unreal Engine simulators.
• Practical understanding of vision-based SLAM, visual odometry, and obstacle avoidance.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with a systems-engineering mindset.
• Exposure to AI-based perception systems.
• Integration of algorithms with embedded flight computers.
• Experience with HIL/SIL test setups and flight telemetry systems.
• Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254, or other lifecycle processes is a plus.

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech / Ph.D. in Aerospace, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, or related disciplines.
• Academic or project focus in Autonomous Systems, Estimation, Navigation, or AI-based Robotics is preferred.

Position: Guidance & Navigation Engineer

Experience: 1–3 Years

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Guidance and Navigation Engineer to join our autonomy and avionics team. The role involves developing, implementing, and validating state estimation, navigation, and guidance algorithms for autonomous UAVs operating in both GNSS-available and GNSS-denied environments.

The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in estimation theory, sensor fusion, and navigation algorithms, along with hands-on experience in implementing these algorithms on embedded or real-time systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise navigation and guidance algorithms for UAVs.
• Develop state estimation algorithms using IMU, GNSS, magnetometer, barometer, cameras, LiDAR, radar, and other onboard sensors.
• Design and implement estimation filters such as: EKF, UKF, Point-mass Filter
• Develop sensor fusion algorithms for robust localisation under degraded or denied GNSS conditions.
• Work on inertial navigation, dead reckoning, visual-inertial odometry (VIO), visual odometry (VO), and multi-sensor navigation systems.
• Develop guidance algorithms for waypoint navigation, path following, trajectory generation, and autonomous mission execution.
• Perform simulation, algorithm validation, and performance analysis using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C++.
• Analyse flight logs and sensor data to improve navigation accuracy and system robustness.
• Integrate navigation software with autopilots, embedded processors, and avionics systems.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), and field flight testing.
• Work closely with perception, controls, embedded software, and systems engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in navigation, estimation, robotics, autonomous systems, or UAV development.
• Strong understanding of: Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Estimation Theory, Kinematics, Coordinate Systems, Control Systems,
• Experience developing estimation filters, especially EKF or UKF.
• Good understanding of IMU error modelling and inertial navigation.
• Experience with Camera, IMU Calibration and Synchronisation
• Experience with multi-sensor fusion.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for algorithm development and validation.
• Familiarity with Linux development environments.
• Experience with Git version control.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO), Visual Odometry (VO), or SLAM with loop closure techniques
• Knowledge of factor graph optimisation (GTSAM, Ceres Solver, g2o, etc.).
• Experience with ROS/ROS2.
• Familiarity with PX4 or ArduPilot.
• Experience working with embedded Linux or ARM-based processors.
• Understanding of UAV flight dynamics and autopilot architectures.
• Experience with flight data analysis and debugging.
• Exposure to airborne software development processes and coding standards (e.g., MISRA C++).

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on challenging technical problems.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Passion for robotics, autonomous systems, and aerospace technologies.
• Willingness to participate in field trials and flight testing.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge UAV autonomy technologies from algorithm development through real-world flight validation.

Job Description – Mechatronics Engineer

Position

Mechatronics Engineer

Experience

2 years

Location

Bengaluru, India

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer with approximately 2 years of experience to work on the development and integration of intelligent electro-mechanical systems.

The role involves a combination of electronics system assembly and testing, sensors and actuators, control algorithms, estimation algorithms, embedded implementation, system configuration, and hardware-software integration. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across the boundary between mechanical, electrical, embedded software, and algorithms.

Key Responsibilities

1. System Assembly & Integration

• Assemble and integrate electro-mechanical systems, sensors, actuators, embedded computers, controllers, and associated electronics.
• Perform wiring, connection, sensor installation, and basic electrical integration.
• Support integration of cameras, IMUs, GNSS, encoders, motors, servos, and other sensors/actuators.
• Configure systems for laboratory, ground, and flight testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware, electrical, communication, and integration issues.

2. Electronics Testing & Validation

• Develop and execute test procedures for electronic and mechatronic subsystems.
• Perform functional testing, sensor validation, actuator testing, and system-level testing.
• Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, and logic analysers.
• Analyse test data and identify hardware, firmware, sensor, or integration issues.
• Maintain test records, test reports, and issue/defect logs.

3. Control & Estimation Algorithms

• Implement and integrate control algorithms for electro-mechanical systems.
• Work with PID, state-space, feedback control, actuator control, and related control techniques.
• Implement estimation algorithms such as complementary filters, Kalman filters, EKF/UKF, or sensor fusion algorithms.
• Perform sensor calibration, parameter estimation, filtering, and system identification.
• Tune control and estimation parameters based on laboratory and flight-test data.

4. Embedded Implementation

• Implement algorithms on embedded processors and real-time computing platforms.
• Interface sensors and actuators using protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, RS-232/485, Ethernet, etc.
• Develop or modify embedded C/C++ code for system integration.
• Debug hardware-software interaction and real-time issues.
• Support optimisation and deployment of algorithms on resource-constrained embedded systems.

5. Configuration & Version Management

• Maintain configuration of hardware, firmware, software, sensors, and system parameters.
• Maintain configuration-controlled parameter files, calibration data, firmware versions, and test configurations.
• Use Git or equivalent version-control systems for software and configuration management.
• Maintain proper traceability between hardware configuration, software version, test results, and system performance.
• Support controlled release of system configurations for testing and demonstrations.

6. System Testing & Field Trials

• Participate in system-level integration, laboratory testing, HIL/SIL testing, and field/flight trials.
• Prepare test setups and test cases based on system requirements.
• Collect and analyse telemetry, sensor, actuator, and performance data.
• Diagnose failures during integration and testing and work with the engineering team to resolve them.
• Support verification and validation activities for production-grade systems.

Required Skills

• B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2 years of relevant industry/project experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with electronics system assembly, integration, and testing.
• Understanding of sensors, actuators, motors, servos, and embedded systems.
• Good understanding of control systems and estimation/filtering techniques.
• Experience implementing algorithms in C/C++ and/or Python.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded processors, and real-time systems.
• Working knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, I²C and Ethernet.
• Experience using laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Familiarity with Git and configuration/version management.
• Ability to read schematics, datasheets, interface specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work hands-on with hardware and participate in field/flight testing.

Good to Have

• Experience with UAVs, robotics, autonomous systems, gimbals, or avionics.
• Experience with IMU, GNSS, magnetometer, barometer, encoder, camera, or other navigation sensors.
• Experience with EKF/UKF, sensor fusion, visual-inertial estimation, or inertial navigation.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, ROS/ROS2, or similar platforms.
• Experience with HIL/SIL testing.
• Basic understanding of real-time operating systems.
• Experience with hardware bring-up and PCB-level debugging.
• Familiarity with engineering standards, configuration management, and structured V&V processes.

Desired Attributes

• Hands-on engineer who enjoys working with both hardware and software.
• Comfortable moving between mechanical assembly, electronics, algorithms, and embedded implementation.
• Strong debugging mindset with an ability to systematically isolate problems.
• Good understanding of engineering fundamentals rather than dependence on pre-built libraries or tools.
• Able to work independently on assigned modules while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment involving prototyping, testing, iteration, and field trials.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Typical Technology Environment

Sensors & Actuators: IMU, GNSS, magnetometer, encoders, cameras, motors, servos

Embedded: Microcontrollers, ARM processors, embedded Linux/RTOS

Algorithms: PID, state estimation, Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, system identification

Programming: C/C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink

Testing: Oscilloscope, logic analyser, multimeter, power supply, HIL/SIL

This is a hands-on R&D engineering role suited for an engineer who wants to work on complete intelligent systems rather than a narrowly defined mechanical or electronics function. The engineer will contribute across assembly → integration → algorithm implementation → configuration → testing → debugging → field validation, with particular emphasis on UAV and autonomous-system applications.