Navigation Guidance And Control (NGC) Systems Engineer

Job Role: Navigation, Guidance and Control Systems Engineer

Location: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai

Job Category: Project Research Staff

About the project:

The Government-funded project focuses on the development and demonstration of drone and allied technologies. With applications spanning various sectors, the initiative leverages advanced technologies and infrastructure. It aims to foster strong industry-academia collaborations to address real-world challenges and drive innovation. Comprehensive training programs are an integral component, ensuring awareness and proficiency in drone operations.

Institute:

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai

• PhD with relevant experience OR
• MTech / ME or equivalent with relevant experience OR
• BTech / BE or equivalent with relevant experience
• Experience of designing and developing algorithms for path planning / guidance strategies, control system, navigation / sensor fusion
• Implement these developed designs / algorithms with UAVs / Drones
• Test and validate the developed algorithms in simulation environment, that has close resemblance to actual flight environment scenario
• Familiarity with autopilot firmware, like PX4 and ArduPilot
• Sensor selection for specific UAV application along with knowledge of sensor fusion process for increased accuracy and reliability
• Knowledge of drones / aerial robots with regards to control and stability aspects of them
• Proficiency in programming languages, simulation and modelling tools (Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, ROS/ROS2, Gazebo etc.)
• Software: Mission Planner, QGC, CubeIDE, CubeMX

Job Profile:

• Design and develop autonomous flight control, navigation and guidance systems, including path and mission planning, for different class of UAVs including Multi-rotor/ Fixed-wing/ VTOL for entire mission profile
• System identification and developing mathematical models of Multi-rotor/ Fixed-wing/ VTOL UAV dynamics
• Calibrate and integrate various sensors (like IMUs, GPS, Barometer, LiDAR, Radars, Camera and Optical flow sensor)
• Sensor fusion techniques for state and parameter estimation of UAVs
• Integration of the developed algorithms into onboard companion computers (such as Jetson, STM32 processor based boards)
• Well-versed with communications protocols (such as MAVLINK)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the capabilities of UAV systems
• Maintain a Proper documentation of design process, test results, modifications in algorithms and provide technical reports
• Any other work assigned as per requirement.