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Job details:
Department: Engineering / Systems & Testing
Reports To: Engineering Lead / Head of FPV Systems
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 2–3 Years
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled FPV System Engineer with hands-on flying and system integration experience to build, configure, test, and troubleshoot FPV drone platforms. The role involves working with flight controllers, video transmission systems, communication links, and FPV hardware to ensure reliable system performance. You will collaborate with design, electronics, firmware, and production teams to support system integration and field validation.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate FPV drones with a minimum of 2 years of practical flying experience.
- Apply hands-on experience in either the defence sector or FPV cinematography.
- Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot FPV hardware and communication systems.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of flight controllers, ESCs, motors, FPV cameras, VTX, receivers, goggles, and antennas.
- Work with FPV communication modules and analog/digital video transmission systems.
- Diagnose and resolve video feed disturbances, signal interference, communication failures, and hardware malfunctions.
- Conduct pre-flight checks, flight testing, system validation, and post-flight inspections.
- Evaluate system performance under different operating conditions and perform root cause analysis.
- Coordinate with design, electronics, firmware, and production teams to resolve integration issues.
- Maintain technical documentation covering system configurations, test results, troubleshooting procedures, and corrective actions.
- Stay updated on FPV technologies, communication systems, hardware developments, and integration practices.
Required Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of hands-on experience with FPV systems, including at least 2 years of practical FPV flying.
- Experience in the defence sector or FPV cinematography segment.
- Strong understanding of FPV subsystems, including flight controllers, ESCs, motors, cameras, VTX, receivers, goggles, and antennas.
- Experience with FPV communication modules and analog and/or digital video transmission systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot signal interference, video feed issues, communication failures, and hardware problems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
Key Competencies
- Systematic troubleshooting and attention to detail.
- Safety-first approach to flight operations.
- Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.
- Ownership, accountability, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn and keep up with emerging FPV technologies.
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