Engineer I - Avionics

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Assist in adding/modifying features in the ArduPilot (Copter/Plane) codebase.
• Collaborate with senior developers to understand ArduPilot architecture.
• Contribute to sensor and peripheral integration (e.g., GPS, IMUs, ESCs).
• Debugging communication protocols (CAN, MAVLink, SBUS, etc.).
• Debug flight control parameters for stability and performance.
• Handle board bring-up and unit testing on new prototypes.
• Major Contribution to real-world testing, flight logs analysis, and flight safety.
• Participate in bench testing and field flight trials.
• Maintain Git-based version control and follow CI/CD best practices.
• Create developer documentation and support internal teams for integration.

Required Skills:

• Basic understanding of C/C++ , embedded development workflows and microcontroller programming.
• Familiarity with MAVLink protocol and GCS tools (Mission Planner/QGroundControl).
• Exposure to STM32 or similar microcontroller-based systems.
• Hands-on experience with Arduino or other embedded platforms.
• Good grasp of basic electronics and sensor interfacing.
• Passion for drones, robotics, or open-source firmware projects.
• Knowledge of real-time systems and interrupt-driven code.
• Expertise in Use of debugging tools like oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with version control via Git.

Nice-to-Have:

• Python scripting for testing and automation.
• Python or Lua scripting for onboard automation.
• Familiarity with Gazebo or SITL simulations.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic interference, EMI/EMC issues.
• Hands-on experience with drone kits or robotics competitions.
• Understanding of UAV dynamics, PID control, or mission planning concepts.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development practices.

This junior avionics-focused role supports customization of ArduPilot flight-control software for drone platforms. Work spans embedded code, hardware and sensor integration, debugging, prototype testing, and flight trials.

Role at a glance

Skills mentioned

What you will likely work on

• Extend and adapt ArduPilot Copter and Plane code for drone platforms.
• Integrate sensors and peripherals such as GPS, IMUs, and ESCs.
• Investigate communications including CAN, MAVLink, and SBUS, and tune flight parameters for stability and performance.
• Bring up new boards and run unit tests on prototypes.
• Support bench testing, field flight trials, flight-log review, and flight-safety work.
• Use Git and CI/CD practices while documenting software and helping internal teams with integration.

Good fit signals

• You have a basic foundation in C or C++, embedded workflows, and microcontroller programming.
• You have hands-on experience with Arduino or another embedded platform and understand electronics and sensor interfacing.
• You have strong debugging-tool experience, including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with MAVLink or ground-control tools and exposure to STM32 systems can help; these are described at introductory levels.
• Interest in drones, robotics, or open-source firmware aligns with the work; Python, simulation, and UAV-control knowledge are additional advantages.