we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented drone engineer to join our r&d team. the candidate will support the testing, calibration, and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs), as well as assist in creating technical documentation and standard operating procedures (sops). this hands-on role is ideal for postgraduates passionate about drone technology and eager to contribute to real-world aerospace applications
responsibilities
- assist in pre-flight and post-flight checks, including hardware/software diagnostics.
- conduct and log functional, environmental, and endurance tests on drones.
- perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs under supervision.
- support integration and testing of sensors, communication modules, and flight controllers.
- collaborate with engineering teams to collect flight data and analyze performance.
- draft and maintain technical documentation, maintenance logs, test reports, and user manuals.
- follow all safety protocols and qa standards during lab and field testing.
- help develop training materials and maintenance sops for internal use.
qualifications
- postgraduate diploma or degree in electronics, aerospace engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
- familiarity with basic electronics, uav systems, and embedded systems.
- working knowledge of multirotor platforms, flight controllers (e.g., px4, ardupilot), and telemetry systems is a plus.
- hands-on experience with tools and test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering iron).
- ability to read and interpret technical schematics and datasheets.
