Drogo Drones
Website:
drogodrones.com
Job details:
Company Description Drogo Aerospace is an Indian aerospace and defence technology company specializing in unmanned systems for national security, battlefield readiness, homeland protection, agriculture, and industrial applications. With core expertise in drone manufacturing, field operations, and aerial intelligence, the company develops UAV platforms, autonomous systems, surveillance solutions, and mission-ready technologies for defence forces, government agencies, and critical infrastructure operators. Drogo Aerospace emphasizes indigenous design, precision manufacturing, secure deployment, and reliable performance in demanding operational environments. Its portfolio ranges from ISR solutions, loitering munitions, tethered UAVs, and VTOL platforms to AI-enabled command, monitoring, and intelligence systems. Guided by a mission-first mindset, Drogo Aerospace supports the vision of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat through advanced, scalable aerospace technologies.
Role Description The Type Certification Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Hyderabad. This position is responsible for leading and coordinating type certification activities for unmanned aerial systems, ensuring compliance with relevant aviation, safety, and defence standards. Day-to-day tasks include defining certification plans, preparing technical documentation, liaising with regulatory bodies, and supporting design and engineering teams to meet certification requirements. The role involves planning and overseeing ground and flight tests, analyzing results, and driving design changes needed for certification approval. The Type Certification Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, electronics, and product engineering, to ensure that aircraft systems are validated, documented, and ready for operational deployment.
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electronics, Avionics or a relevant engineering discipline.
Support UAS/Drone Type Certification activities and preparation of technical documentation.
• Assist with compliance requirements as per applicable DGCA regulations and certification standards.
• Prepare, review and maintain certification documents, technical reports, test records and compliance evidence.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, quality and flight-test teams for certification activities.
• Support ground testing, flight testing and verification/validation activities.
• Maintain configuration records and traceability of certification documentation.
• Coordinate responses to technical observations and certification queries.
• Ensure engineering changes are appropriately documented and assessed for certification impact.
Preferred Skills:
✓ Understanding of UAV/drone systems and airworthiness principles
✓ Knowledge of DGCA UAS regulations and Type Certification processes
✓ Technical documentation and report-writing skills
✓ Familiarity with testing, verification and compliance documentation
✓ Good coordination and communication skills
✓ Attention to detail and strong engineering fundamentals
If you have experience in UAV certification, airworthiness, compliance or drone engineering, we would like to hear from you.
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