Job Description

At ideaForge, we are a leading drone technology company focused on developing innovative unmanned aerial systems. We specialize in designing and manufacturing high-performance drones for various industries, including aerial photography, surveillance, logistics, and agriculture. We are seeking a highly skilled Electronics and Sensor Integration and Testing Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development and advancement of our cutting-edge drone technologies. As an Electronics and Sensor Integration and Testing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development, integration, and testing of electronic components and sensors within our drone systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and system integration experts, to ensure the successful integration and functionality of electronic systems and sensors in our drones.

Your responsibilities will primarily focus on designing, implementing, and conducting rigorous testing procedures to validate the performance, reliability, and safety of our drone systems.

Responsibilities:

Electronics Integration:

Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate electronic components, including flight controllers, power systems, motors, and communication modules, into drone platforms.

Ensure proper electrical connections, circuit designs, and compatibility between components to achieve optimal performance and reliability.

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to electronics integration, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and component specifications.

Sensor Integration:

Integrate various sensors into drone systems, such as GPS, IMU, altimeters, cameras, LiDAR, and thermal imaging devices.

Develop sensor mounting solutions and optimize their placement to achieve accurate data acquisition and reliable performance.

Interface sensors with flight controllers and ensure proper calibration and synchronization for precise measurements and control.

Testing and Validation:

Develop and implement test plans, protocols, and procedures to verify the performance, functionality, and safety of integrated electronic systems and sensors.

Conduct comprehensive testing, including functional testing, environmental testing, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, and system-level integration testing.

Analyze and interpret test results, identify potential issues or anomalies, and collaborate with the appropriate teams to resolve them.

Quality Assurance:

Collaborate with the quality assurance team to establish quality standards, specifications, and inspection criteria for electronic and sensor integration.

Participate in design reviews and provide technical input to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Monitor and evaluate product performance and reliability throughout the development lifecycle, suggesting improvements and driving continuous enhancement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'\'s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. A master\'\'s degree is a plus.

• Strong experience in electronics and sensor integration, preferably in the drone or aerospace industry.

• Proficiency in circuit design, PCB layout, power distribution systems and electrical system integration.

• Solid understanding of sensor technologies, such as GNSS, GPS, IMU, LiDAR, cameras, and thermal imaging.

• Experience with test equipment, tools, and methodologies for electronics and sensor testing.

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to drones and electronics (e.g., FAA regulations, ISO standards).

• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation using tools like MATLAB, Python, or similar software.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and sensor integration issues.

Awareness:

As an Electronics and Sensor Integration and Testing Engineer working in the drone industry, it is important to be aware of relevant international standards to ensure compliance and safety. Here are some key standards that you should be familiar with:

FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Standards (United States):

Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) regulations for commercial drone operations.

Part 21: Certification procedures for aircraft and related products and parts.

Part 27: Airworthiness standards for normal category rotorcraft.

EUROCAE (European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment):

ED-12C/DO-178C: Software considerations in airborne systems and equipment certification.

ED-14G/DO-160G: Environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment. o ED-109/DO-278A: Guidelines for communication, navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management (CNS/ATM) systems software integrity assurance.

EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) Standards:

EU 2019/947: Rules and procedures for operating unmanned aircraft systems in the European Union.

CS-23, CS-25, CS-27, CS-29: Certification specifications for different categories of aircraft, including rotorcraft.

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Standards:

• ISO 21384-3: Unmanned aircraft systems - Part 3: Operational procedures.

• ISO 21384-4: Unmanned aircraft systems - Part 4: Vocabulary.

• ISO 23627: Unmanned aircraft systems - Safety and operational procedures for ground control stations.

• ISO 17789: Unmanned aircraft systems - Electrical power systems - General safety requirements.

DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) Guidelines (India):

• Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section 3, Series X: Requirements for operation of civil remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS).

• CAR Section 4, Series C, Part II: Airworthiness requirements for civil RPAS.

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Standards and Recommended Practices:

• Annex 2: Rules of the Air.

• Annex 6: Operation of Aircraft - Part I (International Commercial Air Transport) and Part III (Aeroplane or Helicopter and its Engines).

• Annex 8: Airworthiness of Aircraft.

• Annex 10: Aeronautical Telecommunications - Volume I (Radio Navigation Aids) and Volume II (Communication Procedures).

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