We are a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR. We are engaged in development of next generation missions and technologies (NGM&T) towards future warfare needs of the Indian defence forces. It is undertaking research towards enhancing persistence and autonomy for unmanned vehicles and robotic swarms. NRT’s product development portfolio includes a solar power stratospheric high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) unmanned platform and an air/ground launched stand-off autonomous system.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Working and hands-on experience with 3D online realtime path planning, obstacle avoidance , Visual Inertial SLAM , EKF/UKF/Optical flow based state estimation and robot localization for UAV/mobile robots.
Take up hardware sensor selection and have a good grounds-up understanding of hardware software integration on edge devices.
Understanding of camera calibration, lidar/radar data acquisition and integration in application software.
Perform hardware-in-the-loop & software-in-the-loop simulations for end application.
Ability to bring product from simulation to real world execution with identification of risks/ limitations.
Good leadership skills with ability to lead a team and work on architecting complete hardware and software pipeline of product from front end ground control station (GCS) to backend navigation code.
Responsibility for documentation and verification of software stability in the long run.
Should act as code maintainer, perform code reviews and guide the team for developing scalable architecture.
Must have skills:
Good working experience in Autonomous UAV & Robotics.
Experience of coding in object oriented languages like C++11,C++14 and python.
Expertise in navigation stack development for any autonomous robot with strong hold in
computer vision areas like SLAM, depth from stereo cameras, camera calibration etc.
Should have worked on 3D sensor integration with linux based end application.
Should be able to scale up navigation of UAV from single agent navigation to multi agents swarm architecture.
Good knowledge of deploying software on hardware platforms like Snapdragon, Nvidia Jetson, Nano etc.
Should have worked on the Linux ROS platform for software development.
Knowledge of autopilot firmware like PX4 / Ardupilot would be a huge plus.
Strong coordination and management skills, ability to motivate others.
Robotics engineer with 1-3 years of experience in multi-rotor UAV navigation/localization in indoor and outdoor environment.
Btech/BE from Computer Science/Mechatronics.
Ovii Interpretation
Engineer I - Robotics focuses on navigation and perception software for autonomous UAVs and mobile robots. The work spans robotics algorithms, sensor and hardware integration, simulation, and bringing systems into real-world operation, with some technical guidance and code review responsibilities.
Role at a glance
Autonomous roboticsUAV navigationNavigation stack developmentSensor integrationSimulation-to-deploymentCode review and software verification
Develop navigation, localization, and obstacle-avoidance capabilities for UAVs and mobile robots.
Integrate cameras, lidar, radar, and other 3D sensors into Linux-based applications.
Select sensors and connect robotics software with edge-device hardware.
Run hardware- and software-in-the-loop simulations, then move systems from simulation to real-world trials.
Identify system risks and limitations during deployment and assess software stability over time.
Develop navigation approaches that can extend from a single UAV to coordinated swarms.
Help shape the product's hardware and software pipeline, including ground control and navigation components.
Maintain code, review changes, document software, and guide teammates on scalable architecture.
Good fit signals
Has hands-on experience with autonomous UAVs or robotics, especially navigation and localization across indoor and outdoor settings.
Can develop robot navigation software and apply computer-vision methods such as SLAM, stereo depth, and camera calibration.
Has integrated 3D sensors and deployed software on Linux-based robotic or edge hardware.
Can help take robotic systems from simulation through real-world execution and identify practical risks.
Communication, coordination, and the ability to guide teammates are relevant; PX4 or ArduPilot familiarity is an added advantage.
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.
NewSpace tests RATO booster on Sheshnag-150 long-range strike drone
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NewSpace's GryphonWorks team successfully tested a rocket-assisted take-off booster for the Sheshnag-150 one-way attack drone. The capability is intended to enable runway-independent launches and more flexible deployment of the long-range unmanned platform.
Newspace Research in talks to raise $35-40 million from 360 One, Avendus, others
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NewSpace was reported to be seeking $35-40 million in Series C financing through a combination of equity and debt. Existing investor 360 ONE Asset had provided a term sheet, while other investors and family offices were participating in discussions.
DRDO completes development trials of ULPGM-V3 integrated on NewSpace UAVs
Press Information Bureau, Government of India·
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.