UAV Pilot

Who we are:

NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) is a leading developer of cyber-physical and robotics systems for the aerospace and defence industry. Founded in 2017, NRT today operates across 12 facilities with an employee base of over 500 people. An engineering powerhouse with 70% of its workforce dedicated to R&D in state-of-the-art facilities, NRT is building cutting-edge technologies for persistent UAVs, swarm robotics and AI packages.

NRT is ISO 9001, AS9100D and Great Place to Work certified, authorized for defence manufacturing by DPIIT, and holds 2 patents along with over 10 proprietary technology stacks. Additionally, NRT's products hold several records, including the first operational swarm acquired by any national defence force, highest multirotor altitude at 7000m, highest payload of 25 kgs carried at 6 km AMSL, and the Asian record for the longest solar-powered flight at 27 hours. NRT is also the first Indian company to work under a CRADA with USAFRL since August 2019 and the first to demonstrate swarm flights in Japan.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented UAV Pilot to join our Flight Operations team. This role involves supporting UAV missions, conducting flight checks, assisting in flight testing, and ensuring safe, compliant drone operations. It is ideal for candidates eager to gain hands-on experience in mission-critical and field-based UAV environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate UAVs for testing, training, field missions, and data collection
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections, checklists, and documentation
• Assist in flight testing of engineering prototypes, including tuning and performance assessment
• Follow SOPs, OEM guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain flight logs and report anomalies or safety concerns
• Support UAV assembly, disassembly, battery management, and basic troubleshooting
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and mission teams during operations

Required Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience in UAV operations, flight testing, or related aviation activities (freshers with strong fundamentals may be considered)
• Basic knowledge of UAV systems, aviation safety, or remote aircraft operations
• Ability to follow SOPs, checklists, and technical guidelines
• Strong attention to detail, situational awareness, and teamwork skills
• Willingness to travel and work in field-based operational environments

Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have)

• DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (Small/Medium category)
• Experience with ArduPilot / ArduCopter
• Basic understanding of electronics, batteries, and RF systems
• Familiarity with mission planning and flight logging tools

Working Conditions

• Outdoor and field operations in varied and challenging environments
• Flexible working hours aligned with mission requirements
• Travel to test sites, training locations, or operational zones as needed