Job Description
Position: Lead Payload & Sensor Flight Test Engineer (QA)
Function: Payload & Sensor Integration - Quality & Compliance
Industry: Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance)
Grade: senior level
Location: Indore
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: INR 19.3-68.9 LPA
The organisation invites applications for the above-referenced position. The incumbent shall be responsible for discharging duties associated with payload & sensor integration - quality & compliance, in accordance with the standards and processes laid down by Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance).
Minimum Qualification: M.Tech (UAV/Avionics Systems)
Minimum Experience: 8 years
Core Competencies Required: Compliance, Payload, Regulatory Compliance (Defense/DGCA), Surveillance Data Analysis, Sensor Integration, Ground Control Software, Quality, UAV Systems Design
Further Information:
No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments. Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band.
Function: Payload & Sensor Integration - Quality & Compliance
Industry: Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance)
Grade: senior level
Location: Indore
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: INR 19.3-68.9 LPA
The organisation invites applications for the above-referenced position. The incumbent shall be responsible for discharging duties associated with payload & sensor integration - quality & compliance, in accordance with the standards and processes laid down by Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance).
Minimum Qualification: M.Tech (UAV/Avionics Systems)
Minimum Experience: 8 years
Core Competencies Required: Compliance, Payload, Regulatory Compliance (Defense/DGCA), Surveillance Data Analysis, Sensor Integration, Ground Control Software, Quality, UAV Systems Design
Further Information:
No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments. Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band.