Junior Engineer (JE)

About ASP Aerotech Private Limited

ASP Aerotech Private Limited is an Indian aerospace technology company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), drones, aerospace electronics, and embedded technologies. The company focuses on advancing indigenous aerospace capabilities and contributing to India’s self-reliance in unmanned systems through mission-oriented innovation and reliable engineering. ASP Aerotech views unmanned systems as integrated platforms, combining airframes, flight computers, power and propulsion, payload integration, navigation, and secure data communication. Its technology spans from compact micro-drones to long-endurance fixed-wing systems for applications such as surveillance, inspection, mapping, and emergency response. The company emphasizes research, development, and practical mission requirements to deliver dependable, purpose-built solutions designed in India and engineered for the mission.

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Junior Engineer to build, integrate, and test multirotor and fixed-wing drones. Working with our senior engineers, you will assemble airframes, configure flight controllers and ESCs, integrate sensors, create SolidWorks parts, and support flight trials. This role suits an engineer who has already built and flown drones and wants to grow into full platform design.

Position: Junior Engineer (JE) – Drone Integration & Testing

Department: Engineering / Production & R&D

Location: Greater Noida – on-site, with field trials as required

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: As per industry standards

Reports To: Senior / Mid-Level Drone Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Build and Integration
• Assemble, wire, and integrate multirotor and fixed-wing drones on the production line and in R&D, following build standards and checklists.
• Install and configure flight controllers, ESCs, motors, GNSS, telemetry radios, and power systems.
• Integrate payloads and sensors such as gimbal cameras, LiDAR, and companion computers under senior guidance.
• Solder, crimp, and build harnesses to a production-quality standard; follow ESD practices.
• Design Support
• Create and modify 3D parts, mounts, and enclosures in SolidWorks; prepare drawings for 3D printing and CNC cutting.
• Support propulsion and battery selection by running bench and thrust tests and recording results.
• Software and Configuration
• Set up and tune ArduPilot parameters; use Mission Planner / QGroundControl for calibration, mission planning, and log review.
• Write and maintain Python scripts for testing, MAVLink communication, and data logging.
• Assist with companion-computer setup for edge-AI detection and tracking applications.
• Testing, QC, and Documentation
• Carry out pre-flight checks, hover-cage tests, and field flight trials; analyze flight logs and report issues.
• Perform quality checks on finished drones and maintain build, test, and configuration records.
• Troubleshoot and repair drones returned from the field.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hardware
• Hands-on experience building and flying at least one multirotor drone.
• Working knowledge of flight controller, ESC, motor, and battery (LiPo / Li-ion) setup.
• Good soldering, wiring, and electronics fault-finding skills; ability to use a multimeter and power supply.
• Basic understanding of sensors (GNSS, IMU, camera) and RF telemetry links.
• Software and Design
• Hands-on experience with ArduPilot (or PX4) and Mission Planner / QGroundControl.
• Programming in Python (mandatory); basic C/C++.
• SolidWorks (mandatory) and AutoCAD for parts and drawings.
• Basic understanding of MAVLink.

Good to Have

• Fixed-wing or VTOL build experience.
• Lua scripting in ArduPilot.
• Edge-AI experience on Jetson / Raspberry Pi (e.g., YOLO-based detection).
• Basic PCB design (KiCad / Altium / Eagle) or embedded projects on STM32 / ESP32.
• Drone pilot certificate (DGCA RPC) or competition experience (e.g., SAE, IIT techfests).

Qualifications

• Education: B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or a related field.
• Experience: 0–2 years. Freshers are welcome if they can show drones they have built and flown, through projects, internships or competitions.
• Personal Attributes:
• Hands-on, careful, and eager to learn.
• Follows safety, ESD, and battery-handling procedures.
• Willing to travel for field trials and deployments.

What We Offer

• Hands-on work across multirotor, fixed-wing, and autonomy projects from day one.
• Mentoring by experienced drone engineers and a clear path to a Drone Engineer role.
• An in-house facility with assembly, fabrication, 3D printing, and hover-test infrastructure.
• Salary as per industry standards.

How to Apply

Email your CV and project portfolio (photos, videos, flight logs or GitHub links) to [email protected] with the subject line “Application – Junior Engineer (Drones)”.