FPV drone System integration engineer
Description
A highly hands-on FPV Drone System Integration Engineer responsible for end-to-end drone development, electronics integration, tuning, payload integration, and mission testing.
This role demands deep expertise across the entire FPV electronics stack, from component selection to real-world deployment in tactical and high-performance environments.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End FPV Drone Integration
Build and integrate complete FPV drones from scratch, including:
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Flight Controller (FC) & ESC stacks
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Motors & propeller selection
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Frame selection based on mission profile
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Power systems (LiPo, BEC, regulators)
Ensure clean wiring, EMI shielding, and robust assembly
Complete Electronics Ecosystem Expertise (Critical Requirement)
Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with all FPV electronics components, including:
Flight Controllers (FC) & ESC stacks
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Stack integration, pin mapping, UART management
Motors & Propellers
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KV selection, thrust-to-weight optimisation
Frames
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Structural considerations for payload & durability
Video Transmission Systems (VTX)
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Analogue & digital systems, frequency management, power tuning
FPV Goggles & Ground Systems
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Signal optimisation, latency considerations
Receivers & Radio Systems
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ELRS, Crossfire, SBUS, CRSF protocols
Cameras
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FPV cameras, thermal cameras, payload cameras
Power Distribution
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PDBs, current sensors, voltage regulation
Antennas & RF Systems
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Range optimisation and interference handling
Candidate should be capable of:
Selecting components based on mission needs
Integrating and troubleshooting complete systems
Optimising for performance, range, and reliability
3. Betaflight Configuration & PID Tuning
Configure and optimise Betaflight
Perform:
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PID tuning (manual + Blackbox analysis)
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Filter tuning
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Rate optimization
Tune drones for:
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High-speed FPV
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Payload carrying
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Stability under varying conditions
4. Payload, Servo & Sensor Integration
Integrate:
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Servo-based mechanisms (drop systems, actuators)
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Thermal cameras & payload sensors
Configure AUX channels and control logic
Ensure reliable actuation during missions
5. Military / Tactical Mechanism Integration
Integrate and test:
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Payload release systems
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Trigger mechanisms
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Custom actuation hardware
Ensure:
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Fail-safe operation
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Secure mounting
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Precision deployment
6. FPV Piloting & Mission Testing
Perform:
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Manual FPV piloting
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Field testing in real-world conditions
Validate:
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Range & signal strength
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Video quality & latency
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Mission execution capability
7. Communication & RF Optimisation
Configure and optimise:
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ELRS / Crossfire links
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VTX transmission
Handle:
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Interference environments
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Long-range setups
8. Testing, Debugging & Validation
Conduct:
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Bench testing
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Flight testing
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Stress & endurance testing
Troubleshoot:
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Oscillations
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Noise/interference
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Power failures
Analyse logs (Blackbox)
9. Documentation & Support
Maintain:
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Wiring diagrams
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Configuration files
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Test reports
Support production and scaling
Required Skills
Must-Have:
Deep expertise in complete FPV electronics stack
Strong experience with Betaflight
Hands-on experience in:
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Drone building (scratch to flight-ready)
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Soldering & electronics debugging
Core Knowledge:
ESC protocols (DShot, PWM)
UART & serial communication
RF systems & antenna tuning
Power electronics (LiPo, regulators)
Practical Skills:
FPV piloting (mandatory)
PID tuning & flight optimization
Real-world debugging capability
Good to Have
Experience with:
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Thermal imaging payloads
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Companion computers (Jetson / RPi)
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Autonomous systems (PX4 / Ardupilot basics)
Exposure to:
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Defence or tactical drone applications
Candidate Profile
Builder mindset (not just theoretical)
Strong troubleshooting ability
Comfortable with field testing
Fast, iterative problem solver
What Youll Work On
High-performance FPV drones
Tactical payload systems
AI-integrated UAV platforms
Swarm and defence drone systems
Why Join Us
Work on real, mission-critical drone systems
Exposure to hardware + AI + defense applications
Fast-paced, innovation-driven environment