Sr. Research and Development Engineer - UAV Prototyping and Flight Testing

The Roy Chowdhurys

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Required QualificationsB.E. in Aerospace., Mechanical, MechatronicsJob DescriptionJOB TITLE : Sr. UAV R&D Engineer - Prototyping & Flight Testing
JOB CODE : TRC-641
JOB LOCATION : Abu Dhabi
EDUCATION : A Graduate in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering
NATIONALITY : Any
GENDER : M/F
POSITIONS : 2
PACKAGE : NEGOTIABLEROLE OVERVIEW :As a Research and Development Engineer – Prototyping and Flight Testing, you will be actively involved in the assembly, modification, testing, and flight validation of UAV prototypes. This role combines practical workshop-based work with flight field operations, ensuring that designs are physically realized, integrated, and flight-verified.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
  • Assemble, integrate, and modify prototype UAVs in the workshop, including fabrication, fitting, and repair of airframe components.
  • Support mechanical fabrication tasks such as composite work, CNC, 3D printing, wiring, soldering, and harness assembly.
  • Plan and execute flight test campaigns for fixed-wing UAVs
25kg, including mission prep, field testing, and pilot operation (manual and autonomous). * Tune flight parameters (e.g., PID, failsafes, airspeeds) and configure autopilots (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot).
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, and GCS teams for rapid problem- solving.
  • Maintain a clean, organized workshop and field-ready UAV inventory.
  • Contribute to SOPs and documentation for integration and test processes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in UAV prototyping, flight testing, and workshop-based fabrication.
  • Demonstrated experience flying and tuning fixed-wing UAVs above 25kg MTOW, with a minimum of 200 flight hours under the belt.
  • Practical skills in airframe assembly, composite work, soldering, cabling, and mechanical integration.
  • Familiarity with PX4 and/or ArduPilot, including autopilot tuning and calibration.
  • Experience with various RC systems, different types of propulsion (turbojet experience highly desirable).
  • Strong safety awareness and risk assessment capability during workshop and field testing.
  • Willingness to travel and work in outdoor field environments for flight test campaigns.
APPLICATION METHOD
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DOCUMENTS NEEDED
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  • UAV - Prototyping and Flight-Testing:
  • Flying and tuning fixed-wing UAVs above 25kg MTOW:
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  • PX4 and/or ArduPilot, including autopilot tuning and calibration:
  • Various RC systems, different types of propulsion / turbojet:

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