INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR

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Department of Management and Science

Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2025/260

Job Description: Project Associate

Location: Smart Systems and Operations Lab
Department: Department of Management and Science
Employment Type: Contract
Salery Range: SR2: 21600-1800-54000
No. of position: two

Role Overview:

The roles refer the key responsible like aeromodelling, fabrication, assembly, integration, and field-testing of UAVs and flying prototypes, including fixed-wing, VTOL, and hybrid platforms. The candidate should have hands-on expertise with materials, propulsion systems, radio-control systems, and flight operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Fabrication and assembly of UAV airframes using composite materials, foam, balsa, carbon fiber, etc.
  • Installation of propulsion systems (IC/electric motors), servos, ESCs, avionics, landing gear, and payloads.
  • Conduct ground and flight testing — including taxi tests, tuning, calibration, and troubleshooting.
  • Repair, maintenance, and modification of airframes after crashes or flight iterations.
  • Assist in RC flight operations — take-off, landing, mission flying (manual & autopilot).
  • Support design team with feasibility feedback on manufacturability and aerodynamic performance.
  • Maintain workshop tools, consumables, safety protocols, and flight logs.

Required Qualifications:

  • B.Tech, or Post Graduate, or graduate +3 Years experience

Mandatory Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of RC systems, servos, propulsion, battery & power systems.
  • Ability to interpret CAD drawings and fabrication plans.
  • Experience operating RC transmitters, flight controllers, mission planners.
  • Proven hands-on aeromodelling experience (fixed wing or multirotor).
  • Experience in composite layup, vacuum bagging, and mold-based fabrication.
  • Knowledge of autopilot systems (Pixhawk, Ardupilot, PX4, etc.).
  • Experience in tuning PIDs and troubleshooting in the field.

Applicants may submit their CV (soft copy) to the following email ID: rahulmishraiitk50@gmail.com

Those who prefer submitting a hard copy may directly submit their CV at: IME 103 Lab, IIT Kanpur, 208016