Position: Project Research Staff
Electrical & Power Electronics Engineer
About the Project:
The Government-funded project focuses on the development and demonstration of tethered drone systems with integrated wind shaper mechanisms for continuous aerial operation, enhanced stability, and reliable power delivery. The project involves advanced electrical systems, high-power power electronics, and integration of electromechanical subsystems.
Essential Qualifications:
- B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics / Electronics Engineering
- M.E./M.Tech in relevant specialization is desirable
- Strong fundamentals in electrical and power electronics
Desirable Experience & Skills:
- Design and development of high-power AC–DC and DC–DC converters (kW range)
- Experience with high-voltage DC power distribution (300–800 V DC)
- Electrical integration of motors, actuators, fans, and sensors for wind shaper systems
- Knowledge of power semiconductor devices (MOSFETs, IGBTs, rectifiers)
- Thermal design, heat sink calculation, and power loss estimation
- Preparation of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts
- EMI/EMC considerations and grounding practices
- Hands-on testing, debugging, and validation of electrical systems
- Exposure to UAV, tethered drone, or industrial power systems (preferred)
Job Responsibilities:
- Design, development, and testing of power electronics for tethered drone systems
- Power transmission through tether and implementation of protection mechanisms
- Electrical design and integration of wind shaper subsystems
- System-level testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation
- Technical documentation and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams
