## Role Overview
The UAV System Engineer – Fixed Wing will be responsible for the end-to-end design, integration, testing, and optimization of fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles. The role requires deep understanding of aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, and flight control systems specific to fixed-wing platforms.
## Job Description
* Design and define fixed-wing UAV architecture including airframe, propulsion, avionics, and payload integration.
* Perform aerodynamic analysis, weight & balance calculations, and performance estimation (range, endurance, stall speed).
* Configure and integrate flight controllers (Pixhawk / Cube / DJI).
* Tune fixed-wing parameters (PID tuning, TECS, navigation tuning).
* Integrate GPS, airspeed sensor, magnetometer, telemetry, and RC systems.
* Integrate servos, control linkages, landing gear, and payload mounting.
* Ensure EMI/EMC compliance and vibration isolation.
* Support PCB design for power, sensor, or communication modules if required.
* Select and size motors, propellers, ESCs, batteries for fixed-wing efficiency and endurance.
* Perform power budgeting and energy optimization for long-range operations.
* Design and validate power distribution and redundancy systems.
* Plan and execute fixed-wing ground tests, taxi tests, and flight tests.
* Conduct endurance, range, and failsafe testing.
* Analyze flight logs and implement corrective actions.
* Support compliance with DGCA and other aviation authorities (NPNT, UIN, Type Certification).
* Prepare system documentation, flight manuals, and test reports.
* Assist in manufacturing handover and field deployment.
## Qualifications/Requirement
* Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
* 2–5 years of hands-on experience in fixed-wing UAV systems.
* Strong project or field testing experience is mandatory.
* Strong experience with fixed-wing UAV platforms.
* Deep understanding of aerodynamics and flight mechanics.
* Experience with Ardupilot / PX4 fixed-wing configuration.
* Knowledge of propulsion sizing and airframe integration.
* Familiarity with tools like Mission Planner, QGroundControl.
* Ability to analyze flight logs (Dataflash, MAVLink).
* Experience with long-endurance or BVLOS fixed-wing drones.
* Familiarity with DGCA certification processes.
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