Kalam Labs

India's Kids Space Organization

Control System Engineer

₹800K - ₹1.4M INR
Location
Lucknow, UP, IN
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Any (new grads ok)
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Harshit Awasthi
Harshit Awasthi
Founder

About the role

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Control Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control systems, robotics, and aerospace engineering, with a passion for developing advanced control algorithms for drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement control algorithms for multi-copters and fixed-wing aircraft in the PX4/ ArduPilot architecture.
  • Conduct gazebo simulations and analyses to validate control system performance.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate control systems into flight control system.
  • Develop and maintain flight control software, ensuring robustness and reliability.
  • Perform system identification and tuning of control systems for optimal performance.
  • Conduct flight tests and analyze data to refine and improve control algorithms.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems and flight performance.
  • Stay updated with current industry trends and advancements in control systems and UAV technology.
  • Document design processes, control algorithms, and testing procedures.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Control Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of control theory, system dynamics, and flight mechanics.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB.
  • Experience with UAV flight control systems and autopilots.
  • Knowledge of sensor fusion techniques and Kalman filtering.
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time operating systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills:

  • Must be familiar with PX4 and ArduPilot.
  • Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and Gazebo simulation.
  • Knowledge of basic control algorithm (PID).
  • Familiarity with safety-critical systems and regulatory requirements for UAVs.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary: A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Collaborative Environment: Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Professional Development: Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Work-life balance and flexible working hours.
  • Additional Benefits: Accommodation shall be provided.

About Kalam Labs

Kalam Labs is India's First Kids Space Organization. We are creating a place where kids take part in actual ambitious space missions.

The Missions are done with India's Top Space Organizations and super cool & fun for kids, like:-

  • Unfurling India's Flag in Space with Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
  • Building a Space Drone with IIT-Kanpur
  • Building a Perpetual Drone Satellite with IISc Bangalore

Kids get to work on these missions at their home by our Kalam Labs - Space Kits and by playing our Kalam Labs app.

Kalam Labs
Founded:2021
Team Size:10
Location:India
Founders
Harshit Awasthi
Harshit Awasthi
Founder
Ahmad Faraaz
Ahmad Faraaz
Founder
Sashakt Tripathi
Sashakt Tripathi
Founder