Intern

Location not specified · Full time · Posted Apr 16, 2026

About NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT)

NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) is India’s leading Aerospace & Defence innovation company developing next-generation autonomous systems, AI-driven aerial platforms, and advanced technologies for defence and dual-use applications.
We are building next-generation intelligent uncrewed systems, including Autonomous Swarming Systems, Tethered Drones, High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS), and Loitering Munitions, among others. Headquartered in Bengaluru with ~500 employees across R&D and manufacturing, NRT partners with leading Indian and global Defence & Aerospace organizations to drive innovation from India to the world.
Role Overview
We are seeking Graduate Systems Engineers to join our UAV Systems Engineering team, working on multirotor UAV platforms. This role is ideal for recent Aerospace Engineering graduates who want to build a strong foundation in systems thinking, UAV architecture, performance modelling, integration, and flight testing.
You will work closely with senior systems engineers and domain experts across propulsion, avionics, structures, controls, and software to support the development, integration, and validation of complex uncrewed aerial systems. This role offers early exposure to real flight hardware, operational constraints, and safety-critical engineering in a fast-paced aerospace R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

Model and analyze multirotor aircraft performance, including:
Thrust-to-weight and hover margin
Power consumption and efficiency
Endurance and mission profiles
Sensitivity to mass growth and environmental conditions
Support performance trade studies and design decisions using analytical and simulation-based approaches.
Assist in maintaining mass, power, and performance budgets, including tracking margins and assumptions.
Support subsystem integration activities, including mechanical, electrical, and avionics integration.
Support ground rig and flight testing activities, including test preparation, execution support, and post-flight data analysis.
Assist in documenting test results, anomalies, and corrective actions.
Participate in basic system safety and reliability analyses (hazard identification, FMEA support).
Contribute to design reviews, test readiness reviews, and technical documentation.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electronics, Mechanical or Systems Engineering, (recent graduate or graduating within the current academic year).
Strong academic fundamentals in:
Flight mechanics and aircraft dynamics
Aerodynamics (with exposure to rotorcraft concepts preferred)
Control systems fundamentals
Structures and materials
Ability to model and analyze aircraft performance using first-principle, physics based and data-driven approaches.
Basic analytical skills using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Willingness to work hands-on with hardware, testing, and field operations.
Strong attention to detail and discipline in documentation.
Familiarity with UAV ecosystems such as PX4 or ArduPilot (conceptual understanding is sufficient).

Preferred (Not Mandatory)

UAV piloting or flight operations experience, including manual or assisted multirotor flight.
Academic, internship, or personal project experience involving:
Multirotor UAVs or aerospace vehicles
Performance modelling or mission simulations
Laboratory, propulsion, or flight test exposure
Participation in aerospace clubs, UAV teams, SAE Aero Design, or similar activities.
Why Join Us?
Join NewSpace to launch your aerospace career at the forefront of India’s defence and autonomous systems ecosystem. At NRT, you will work alongside experienced engineers on mission-critical UAV platforms, gain exposure to real-world system behaviour, and develop into a technically strong systems engineer capable of owning aircraft-level performance and design trade-offs.
This role offers structured learning, hands-on responsibility, and long-term growth in one of India’s most advanced uncrewed systems organizations.