Lead Engineer

Job Title: Lead Engineer
Company: Mavdrones
Location: Garia, Kolkata
Salary: ₹50,000 – ₹60,000 per month (based on experience)

About Us:
Mavdrones is an emerging innovator in the drone technology space, dedicated to building next-generation aerial systems for a variety of industrial and commercial applications. We specialize in multi-rotor and VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drone development, with a focus on performance, reliability, and intelligent automation.

Job Summary:
We are looking for a Lead Engineer with hands-on experience in the drone industry to join our growing team. You will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and testing advanced multi-rotor and VTOL drones. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and leadership capabilities to guide a small but fast-moving engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

-Lead the design, development, and testing of multi-rotor and VTOL drone systems.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration of hardware, software, and control systems.-Develop and maintain software using Python and other relevant programming languages.-Oversee prototyping, flight testing, and iterative design improvements.-Ensure safety, performance, and reliability standards are met throughout development.-Document processes and maintain technical records for future scalability.

Required Qualifications:

-3–4 years of hands-on experience in the drone/UAV industry.
-Proven experience building and testing multi-rotor and VTOL drones.-Strong programming skills, especially in Python (C++, ROS, or similar languages is a plus).-Understanding of drone flight controllers, autopilot systems (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot), and telemetry systems.-Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a startup environment.

Preferred Skills:

-Experience in CAD for drone frame design.
-Familiarity with drone regulations and flight certifications.-Team leadership or mentoring experience.

What We Offer:

-Competitive salary based on experience (₹50K–₹60K per month).
-Opportunity to work on cutting-edge drone technologies.-Flexible work environment in a growth-focused company.-Real impact on product development and innovation.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can send their CV and a brief cover letter to careers@mavdrones.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person