Technical Lead - Embedded - UAV

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Engineer/Technical Lead to join Electronics Embedded Systems R&D team. You will serve as a key technical authority driving end-to-end design, development, integration, and qualification of advanced embedded electronic systems for next-generation drone platforms. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will lead junior engineers and cross-functional collaborators while maintaining strong hands-on technical contribution ensuring solutions are high-quality, manufacturable, cost-effective, and compliant with applicable performance and regulatory standards. This dual-track role demands both deep technical expertise and the leadership acumen to deliver predictable, milestone-driven outcomes across the full product development lifecycle.

EDUCATION -B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline. M.Tech/ M.E. preferred.

Experience -10+ years of progressive experience in Electronics Embedded Systems R&D, with at least 4 years in a senior or technical lead role.

Domain Preference-Prior experience in drone / UAV, aerospace, defence, robotics, or industrial embedded systems for high-reliability or safety-critical applications is strongly preferred.

Core Electronics & Embedded Systems

• Circuit Design

Strong fundamentals in electronics, microcontroller-based embedded systems, and digital/analogue circuit design. Hands-on experience with passive/active components, ICs, sensors, signal conditioning, power management, and RF modules.

Communication Protocols

Proficiency with standard interfaces: UART, SPI, I'C, CAN, USB, PWM, Ethernet, and wireless protocols.

• Power & Drive Electronics

Knowledge of power electronics, battery management systems (BMS), motor drive circuits, and drone-specific sub-systems is highly desirable

Component Selection

Proficient in component selection and integration based on technical requirements, sourcing constraints, cost targets, and application-specific trade-offs.

Simulation & Signal Integrity

Experience with hardware simulation tools and signal integrity analysis.

Design Tools & Documentation

EDA/PCB Tools

Proficient in Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad, or equivalent EDA platforms for schematic capture and PCB design.

Design Documentation PDM/PLM Systems

Skilled in creating block diagrams, schematics, design calculations, BOMs, test reports, and structured technical documentation. Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems for document management and design change control.

• Harness & Wiring Tools

Exposure to cable/connector qualification and wiring/harness drawing tools (e.g., Creo Schematics / Creo Parametric Cabling) is an advantage.

Firmware Development

Embedded C/ Firmware

Expertise in writing optimised, reusable, scalable Embedded C code for ARM Cortex-M and other microcontroller architectures; experience with bare-metal programming, version control, and firmware build systems.

Testing, Debugging & Verification

Lab Instrumentation

Proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analysers, spectrum analysers, multimeters, and power supplies.

Test Planning & Validation

Ability to create and execute comprehensive test plans across functional, environmental, reliability, and regulatory parameters.

• Debugging & CAPA

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills throughout development, integration, and system-level validation; ability to identify root causes and drive corrective/preventive actions.

Standards & Regulatory Compliance

Industry Standards

Leadership & Professional Competencies Autonomy & Ownership

Working knowledge of applicable regulatory certification requirements, EMI/EMC principles, design-for-compliance practices, and IPC standards for PCB fabrication and assembly quality. Ability to work independently with high autonomy; demonstrated ownership, accountability, and sound decision-making under pressure.

Communication

Excellent analytical, verbal, and technical writing skills; able to present technical material clearly to engineering and non-technical stakeholders alike.

Stakeholder Influence

Proven ability to lead without direct authority, influence peers, and align cross-functional stakeholders across departments.

Learning Agility

High learning agility and commitment to staying current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices.