Autopilot Developer
IIT Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1h agovia LinkedIn
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai
About the project
The project, funded by the Government, focuses on developing and demonstrating drone and allied technologies for various applications. It aims to foster industry connections and collaborations to solve challenges and drive technological advancements, while also providing comprehensive drone training and awareness programs.
Job Profile
- Design and develop autonomous flight control system for UAVs.
- Implement and test algorithms for path planning/guidance system and navigation system.
- Design embedded control hardware system.
- Integrate and calibrate various sensors (like IMUs, GPS, LiDAR, cameras).
- Utilize simulation tools for testing and validation of autopilot systems.
- Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards for UAVs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance UAV systems.
- Document design processes, test results, and provide technical reports.
- Undertake any other work assigned as per requirement.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop autonomous flight control system for UAVs.
- Implement and test algorithms for path planning/guidance system and navigation system.
- Design embedded control hardware system.
- Integrate and calibrate various sensors (like IMUs, GPS, LiDAR, cameras).
- Utilize simulation tools for testing and validation of autopilot systems.
- Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards for UAVs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance UAV systems.
- Document design processes, test results, and provide technical reports.
- Undertake any other work assigned as per requirement.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Familiarity with autopilot systems, like PX4, ArduPilot.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)/ robot operating system (ROS) and firmware development.
- Proficiency in programming languages, such as C/ C++/ Python / embedded system, MATLAB / Simulink.
- Knowledge of path planning/guidance system, control system, navigation/ sensor fusion algorithms.
- Understanding of integration of sensors, like IMUs, GPS, LiDAR, cameras, and communication protocols for hardware interfacing.
- Knowledge of drones/aerial robots.
Qualifications
- PhD with relevant experience OR
- MTech / ME or equivalent degree with relevant experience OR
- BTech / BE or equivalent degree with relevant experience