Job Role: Navigation, Guidance and Control Systems Engineer

Location: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai

Job Category: Project Research Staff

About the project:

The Government-funded project focuses on the development and demonstration of drone and allied technologies.With applications spanning various sectors, the initiative leverages advanced technologies and

infrastructure. It aims to foster strong industry- academia collaborations to address real-world challenges and drive

innovation. Comprehensive training programs are an integral component, ensuring awareness and proficiency in

drone operations.

Institute:

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai

Qualification and Key Skills Required:

PhD in a relevant experience OR
MTech / ME or equivalent with relevant experience OR
BTech / BE or equivalent with relevant experience
Experience of designing and developing algorithms for path planning / guidance strategies, control system,navigation / sensor fusion
Implement these developed designs / algorithms with UAVs / Drones
Test and validate the developed algorithms in simulation environment, that has close resemblance to actual flight environment scenario
Familiarity with autopilot firmware, like PX4 and ArduPilot
Sensor selection for specific UAV application along with knowledge of sensor fusion process for increased accuracy and reliability
Knowledge of drones / aerial robots with regards to control and stability aspects of them
Proficiency in programming languages, simulation and modelling tools (Python, C/CPP, MATLAB/Simulink, ROS/ROS2, Gazebo etc.)
Software: Mission Planner, GC, CubeIDE, CubeMX

Job Profile:

Design and develop autonomous flight control, navigation and guidance systems, including path and mission planning, for different class of UAVs including Multi-rotor/ Fixed-wing/ VTOL for entire mission profile
System identification and developing mathematical models of Multi-rotor/ Fixed- wing/ VTOL UAV dynamics
Calibrate and integrate various sensors (like IMUs, GPS, Barometer, LiDAR, Radars, Camera and Optical flow sensor)
Sensor fusion techniques for state and parameter estimation of UAVs
Integration of the developed algorithms into onboard companion computers (such as Jetson, STM32 processor based boards)
Well-versed with communications protocols (such as MAVLINK)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the capabilities of UAV systems
Maintain a Proper documentation of design process, test results, modifications in algorithms and provide technical reports
Any other work assigned as per requirement.