Drone Solution Engineer - Products

Tamil Nadu, Chennai, India

The ePlane Company

The ePlane Co. aims to end your traffic woes by building one of the most innovative mobility solutions for up to 10x faster urban commutes. Our mission is to revolutionize city travel with efficient and sustainable aerial technology.

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We are looking for a Drone Solution Engineer with 3-4 years of experience in designing and deploying AI-driven software pipelines for drone-based applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in AI and robotics and a solid understanding of business requirements to deliver practical and impactful drone solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable systems for real-time data processing, leveraging advanced AI models to meet dynamic project needs.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Software Pipeline Development:
 -Develop and maintain AI-based software pipelines for drone systems.
 -Integrate machine learning models into real-time drone workflows, focusing on computer vision, object detection, and tracking.
 -Ensure efficient processing on edge devices using frameworks like GStreamer, DeepStream, or equivalent tools.
2. Requirement Analysis & Feasibility Studies:
 -Work closely with business stakeholders to understand objectives and translate them into technical implementations.
 -Analyze feasibility and recommend AI-based solutions for business and operational challenges.
 -Prepare detailed technical documentation and flow diagrams for proposed systems.
3. AI Development & Deployment:
 -Train, fine-tune, and deploy AI models for drone-specific tasks such as navigation, mapping, and data analytics.
 -Optimize models for edge devices like NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm RB5, or similar platforms to ensure real-time performance.
 -Explore and implement state-of-the-art AI methods to enhance system capabilities.
4. System Integration & Testing:
 -Integrate AI-driven applications with drone hardware and external sensors, including cameras, LiDAR, GPS, and IMUs.
 -Conduct testing under diverse environmental and operational scenarios, debugging and improving systems as necessary.
 -Provide support for troubleshooting and enhancing the system’s real-world performance.
5. Innovation and Collaboration:
 -Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware engineers, AI researchers, and business analysts, to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions.
 -Stay updated on emerging trends in AI, robotics, and drone technologies, and suggest innovations to maintain a competitive edge.
 -Share insights and contribute to internal knowledge bases through presentations or technical papers.
Required Skills and Experience:
Technical Skills:
 -3-4 years of experience in AI, computer vision, or robotics, preferably in drone-related applications.
 -Proficient in Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
 -Hands-on experience with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and OpenCV.
 -Strong knowledge of tools for real-time processing, such as GStreamer, DeepStream, or equivalent.
 -Experience with ROS/ROS 2, drone SDKs, and sensor integration.
 -Familiarity with computer vision techniques like object detection, segmentation, and 3D mapping.
Soft Skills:
 -Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
 -Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
 -Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
Educational Qualifications:
 -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Robotics, or a related field.
 -Proven track record of implementing AI solutions in drone or robotics projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
 -Experience in deploying AI models on edge platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson or Qualcomm RB5.
 -Exposure to SLAM, sensor fusion, or real-time navigation systems.
 -Understanding of drone regulations and compliance standards.
 -Contributions to open-source projects or publications in relevant fields.
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Tags: Computer Science Computer Vision Data Analytics Lidar Machine Learning ML models Nvidia Jetson OpenCV Open Source Pipelines Python PyTorch Robotics SLAM TensorFlow Testing

Perks/benefits: Career development

Region: Asia/Pacific
Country: India

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