Job Title: Drone Hardware Engineer
Team:
Hardware and Manufacturing
Location:
Bengaluru
Experience:
Open to strong hardware engineers with drone or aerospace exposure
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Summary
Skylark Drones is looking for a Drone Hardware Engineer to design, build, and certify drone platforms that are reliable, scalable, and compliant with regulatory standards. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working at the intersection of mechanical design, electronics, and aviation-grade compliance.
You will work closely with the Founders Office, software, and systems teams to develop drone hardware that meets performance, safety, and certification requirements. A key part of this role is contributing to the type certification process and ensuring that hardware designs are production-ready and compliant.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop drone hardware including airframes, propulsion systems, avionics, and payload integration
Work on detailed mechanical and electronic design, prototyping, and testing
Support and execute the drone type certification process in line with regulatory requirements
Collaborate with software, firmware, and systems teams to ensure seamless hardware integration
Conduct design validation, reliability testing, and failure analysis
Ensure designs meet safety, performance, and manufacturability standards
Work with vendors and manufacturing partners to transition designs to production
Maintain detailed documentation for design, testing, and certification
Mandatory Skills and Qualifications
Strong background in drone, aerospace, or embedded hardware engineering
Hands-on experience with hardware design, prototyping, and testing
Understanding of drone regulations and type certification processes
Experience working with mechanical design and electronic components
Ability to think systemically and design for reliability and compliance
Preferred Attributes
Experience with DGCA or equivalent aviation regulatory frameworks
Exposure to flight testing, validation, and certification audits
Familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality processes
Ability to work independently in ambiguous problem spaces
Strong ownership mindset and bias for action
Our Core Values
At Skylark Drones, our values guide how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We look for people who live these values every day.
Mutual Respect
We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and professionalism. We value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where people feel respected and heard.
Why this is important: Mutual respect enables effective collaboration across hardware, software, and compliance teams.
Communication
We believe in clear, transparent, and thoughtful communication. We document designs, share risks early, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
Why this is important: Strong communication is critical for safety, compliance, and successful certification.
Dependability and Adaptability
We take ownership of hardware systems and deliver reliable outcomes while adapting to evolving requirements and regulations.
Why this is important: Dependability builds trust, and adaptability is essential in regulated environments.
Bias for Action
We move quickly from design to prototype to validation while managing risk responsibly.
Why this is important: A bias for action accelerates development and learning.
Strive for Excellence
We set high standards for safety, reliability, and engineering quality.
Why this is important: Excellence is non-negotiable in aerospace and drone systems.
Learn and Grow
We continuously learn from testing, failures, and evolving standards to improve designs and processes.
Why this is important: Learning ensures long-term innovation and compliance.
Why Join Skylark Drones
Design and build certified drone platforms used in real-world operations
Work on end-to-end hardware systems from concept to certification
High ownership role with direct impact on product and compliance
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, and operations
Solve complex engineering problems in a fast-growing drone technology company
If you enjoy building reliable hardware, navigating certification processes, and working on systems that fly in the real world, we would love to hear from you.
