Chandigarh, India · Full time · Posted May 6, 2026
Engineer-I AIT
Job Summary -
We are seeking an experienced AIT Engineer specializing in VTOL, fixed-wing, and multirotor UAVs to join our R&D team. This critical role involves the assembly, integration, and testing of UAV systems, ensuring compliance with design specifications and performance objectives. You will work in a dynamic R&D environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and refine innovative UAV solutions across various platforms.
Responsibilities:
Participate in UAV assembly processes, following engineering specifications and assembly procedures, ensuring integration of propulsion systems, avionics, and control systems.
Collaborate with team members to assemble wire harnesses, perform soldering and crimping of connectors as required.
He should have comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in the handling and integration of components, including propulsion systems such as electric, internal combustion (ICE), and jet engines, as well as airspeed sensors, GPS systems, autopilots, servo systems, and communication modules.
Assist the team in rig testing activities, including setup, execution, and data collection.
Actively engage in field testing setup, flight tests, transporting the UAV to the test field, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility with scheduling.
Identify and resolve technical issues throughout assembly, integration, and testing phases.
Maintain detailed documentation of assembly procedures, integration processes, and test results, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction initiatives in the Assembly and Integration process.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and efficiency in UAV production.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends in UAV assembly, integration, and testing.
Experience/Skills:
Preference will be afforded to candidates who possess prior experience working with Fixed Wing VTOL Systems.
Proficiency in assembly, integration, and testing techniques for UAV systems.
Strong understanding of aircraft systems, including aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, and flight controls.
Hands-on experience with tools, equipment, and techniques used in UAV assembly and testing.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate understanding of various protocols such as Serial, I2C, UART and CAN.
Prior experience with UAV regulations, standards, and certification processes is a plus.
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work effectively in a team environment.
Basic Qualifications
B.Tech/BE in the field of Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Aeronautics or Equivalent and have at least 2 years of Experience working in the Aviation Sector.
Team skills
Good verbal and Written communication skills
Teamwork.
Leadership.
Adaptability.
Critical thinking.
Ovii Interpretation
Engineer I - AIT focuses on assembling, integrating, and testing UAVs across VTOL, fixed-wing, and multirotor platforms. The role combines hands-on aircraft system work, rig and flight testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation within an R&D environment.
Role at a glance
UAV assembly and integrationAircraft systemsRig and flight testingHands-on engineeringR&D collaborationTechnical documentation
Skills mentioned
UAV assemblyintegrationtestingFixed-wing VTOL systems (preferred experience)Aircraft systemsAerodynamicsPropulsion systemsAvionicsFlight controlsElectric
What you will likely work on
Assemble UAVs to engineering specifications, integrating propulsion, avionics, and control systems.
Build wire harnesses and complete soldering and connector-crimping tasks.
Handle and integrate aircraft components, including sensors, GPS, autopilots, servos, and communication modules.
Set up and support rig tests, including execution and data collection.
Prepare field tests and participate in UAV flight testing, including transporting aircraft to test sites.
Troubleshoot issues found during assembly, integration, and testing.
Document procedures, integration work, and test results in line with applicable requirements and standards.
Identify opportunities to improve assembly efficiency, safety, and cost, working with cross-functional teams.
Good fit signals
At least two years of aviation-sector experience and a B.Tech/BE in a specified engineering field or equivalent are required.
Hands-on proficiency in UAV assembly, integration, and testing is central to the role.
A strong understanding of aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, and flight controls supports the work.
Prior fixed-wing VTOL experience is preferred, while UAV regulations and certification experience are a plus.
The role suits someone who communicates clearly, works collaboratively, adapts to changing project needs, and applies critical thinking.
Meet Newspace
NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT) is a Bengaluru-based aerospace and defence R&D company developing autonomous and uncrewed systems for military and civilian missions. Its work spans persistent UAVs, High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites, swarm robotics, collaborative combat aircraft, loitering systems, unmanned ground vehicles, GPS/GNSS-denied navigation and AI-enabled autonomy. Publicly identified users and collaborators include India's Ministry of Defence, Indian Army, Indian Navy, DRDO, National Disaster Response Force, Ministry of Home Affairs and Department of Telecommunications. Its programs combine aircraft design, robotics, sensor fusion, computer vision, machine learning and distributed autonomous systems for surveillance, communications, logistics and precision-mission applications.
Founded
2017
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Company stage
Not known
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India
Why work here
NewSpace offers engineers direct exposure to aerospace and defence R&D involving autonomous UAVs, swarm robotics, GNSS-denied navigation, HAPS, computer vision, sensor fusion and AI at the edge. Current roles publicly reference C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, PX4, ArduPilot, PyTorch, OpenCV, CUDA, TensorRT, NVIDIA Jetson and Docker, indicating substantial hands-on work across software, hardware and flight systems. Its technology has been used in Indian defence programs, including DRDO's ULPGM-V3 trials, and the company is actively expanding its engineering workforce. Candidates should also consider the realities of a defence-focused growth company: many roles are onsite, programs can involve field deployments, and government procurement and long R&D cycles can create execution variability.
Industry
Aerospace & Defence - Autonomous and Uncrewed Systems
SJSameer JoshiCo-Founder, CEO and DirectorView bioHide bio
Co-founder and CEO. Joshi is a former Indian Air Force fighter pilot who served during the Kargil War and later worked with TeamIndus and Threye Interactive. His experience spans aviation, defence technology and unmanned systems, and he leads NewSpace's strategy around autonomous aerospace and future-warfare technologies.
JAJulius AmritCo-Founder, COO and DirectorView bioHide bio
Co-founder, COO and Director. Amrit previously co-founded TeamIndus and held leadership roles at Wincere, Avendus, Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered. He studied at IIT Delhi and IIM Calcutta and brings experience across aerospace ventures, operations, finance and company building.
JMJaideep MaolankarExecutive Vice President - Technology DevelopmentView bioHide bio
Leads technology development at NewSpace. A retired Commodore with more than 35 years in Indian Naval Aviation and flight testing, including service during the Kargil conflict, he contributes operational and flight-test expertise to autonomous and mission-critical aerospace systems.
NNNaveen NavlaniHead of Business Development & SalesView bioHide bio
Leads business development and sales at NewSpace. An Army veteran of Operation Vijay, Navlani has experience in defence project management, electronics-warfare programs, alliances and technology sales, connecting NewSpace's engineering programs with defence and institutional customers.
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DRDO completed development trials of the ULPGM-V3 precision-guided missile in air-to-ground and air-to-air configurations. The Government of India confirmed that the system used UAVs developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies for the trials.