Project overview
This project develops a collision/proximity-explosion based anti-drone swarm prototype and its supporting software: multi-agent pursuit/evasion algorithms, perception (vision/radar/LiDAR/audio) and a physics engine (Unreal Engine/AirSim or Flightforge) based simulator for HIL testing and for generating VR images for training AI based object detecion/tracking algorithms. The work will involve novel algorithm development, HIL simulation, onboard compute (Jetson/Orin), ROS/Autopilot integration (Pixhawk), hardware prototype design-fabrication and field testing.
Open roles
1) Perception & Computer Vision Engineer (1 opening)
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize vision-based detection & tracking pipelines (YOLO/RetinaNet/SSD/FPN/etc.)
- Generate and label training data from simulator and real flights; train models on Jetson/Orin
- Integrate inference into ROS/embedded stacks, optimize for real-time
Required background
- B.Tech/BE + 2 yrs exp./M.Tech / MS / PhD in Computer Science, EE, Robotics, CV or related field
- Strong Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, OpenCV experience
- Experience with embedded inference (NVIDIA Jetson) and ROS preferred
Salary (published): ₹8.0–12.0 LPA
2) Perception & Sensor Fusion Engineer (1 opening)
Responsibilities
- Fuse radar, LiDAR, camera and audio cues for robust tracking and localization
- Implement Kalman/particle filters and multi-sensor state estimators
- Work with simulated radar data and real sensors (TI mmWave, LiDAR)
Required background
- B.Tech/BE + 2 yrs exp./M.Tech / MS / PhD in EE, Controls, Robotics, Signal Processing or related field
- Experience with state estimation, sensor fusion, and embedded systems
Salary (published): ₹8.0–12.0 LPA
3) Control Systems Engineer (1 openings)
Responsibilities
- Design and implement pursuit/evasion and multi-agent coordination algorithms
- Develop distributed assignment protocols and run HIL experiments
- Implement on-board controllers and test on Pixhawk / autopilot platforms
Required background
- B.Tech/BE + 2 yrs exp./M.Tech / MS / PhD in Control, Robotics, EE, Applied Math or related field
- Experience in multi-agent control, path planning, and ROS/real-time systems
Salary (published): ₹10.0–14.0 LPA
4) Simulator / Software Engineer (1 opening)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Unreal Engine + AirSim/Flightforge simulation environments
- Write data pipelines to record synthetic sensor data for ML training
- Integrate HIL components (Pixhawk, Jetson) and build test cases
Required background
- B.Tech/BE + 2 yrs exp./ M.Tech in CS/EE/Robotics or equivalent experience
- Experience with Unreal Engine, C++/Python, and AirSim preferred
Salary (published): ₹8.0–12.0 LPA
5) Hardware Integration & Test Engineer (2 openings)
Responsibilities
- Integrate sensors, payloads and onboard computers onto quadcopters and fixed-wing prototypes
- Run field tests, maintain test rigs, and perform troubleshooting/repairs
- Manage procurement and vendor coordination for parts & spares
Required background
- B.Tech/BE + 2 yrs exp./ M.Tech in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Robotics or equivalent experience
- Hands-on experience with drones, Pixhawk, ESCs, power systems and hands-on electronics
Salary (published): ₹7.0–12.0 LPA
How to apply
Fill the google form at this link. For any questions contact
dc@ee.iitb.ac.in
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please indicate earliest available start date and current location.