Software & AI Engineer - UAV Systems

Role : Software & AI engineer

Location : On-site (Surat)

Role :

A Software & AI Engineer to develop and deploy real-time AI models for UAV systems, focused on anomaly detection, object tracking, and intelligent alerting, fully integrated with our Ground Control Station (GCS). The role involves building end-to-end AI pipelinesfrom model training to deployment on drone hardware and visualisation in GCS.

Key Responsibilities : AI Model Development :

• Develop and train ML/DL models for : PPE detection (helmet, safety jacket, goggles, etc.), Intrusion detection and anomaly detection

• Work with : Image/video datasets, Real-time inference pipelines

Object Tracking & Following :

• Implement : Object detection, tracking, and re-identification, Locking and following specific targets

• Optimise for : Real-time performance on edge devices

Drone-side AI Integration :

• Deploy AI models on : Edge devices (Jetson, Raspberry Pi, etc.)

• Ensure : Low latency inference, Efficient resource utilisation

GCS Integration :

• Integrate AI outputs into the GCS application : Real-time video overlays (bounding boxes, alerts), Event-based notifications

• Work closely with GCS developers for : Data pipelines and visualisation

Alert & Communication System :

• Develop automated alert systems : Trigger alerts based on AI detections, send notifications via WhatsApp or other communication channels

• Ensure reliable and fast alert delivery

Software Development :

• Build scalable backend/frontend components for : Data processing, AI inference pipelines

• Work with APIs and real-time streaming systems

Testing & Optimization :

• Optimise models for : Accuracy and precision, Low latency and real-time performance

• Perform : Field testing with drones, Model validation and tuning

Required Skills :

• Strong experience in : Machine Learning / Deep Learning, Computer Vision (OpenCV, object detection frameworks)

• Hands-on with : Model training, evaluation, and deployment

• Experience with : Real-time video processing

Technical Stack :

• Programming : Python (mandatory), C++ (preferred)

• Frameworks : TensorFlow / Py-torch / YOLO / OpenCV

• Edge AI : Jetson / Raspberry Pi deployment

Preferred :

• Experience in : UAV/drone-based AI systems, GCS or real-time monitoring platforms

• Knowledge of : Tracking algorithms (SORT, Deep-SORT, etc.), Streaming protocols (RTSP, WebRTC)

Profile :

• Strong problem-solving and experimentation mindset

• Ability to build end-to-end AI systems (training - deployment - visualization)

• Focus on real-world performance and reliability

Scope :

• AI-based drone surveillance systems

• PPE compliance and anomaly detection

• Real-time tracking and autonomous following

• Smart alert and monitoring systems

Why Join Us :

• Work on cutting-edge AI + drone systems

• Build real-world impactful solutions (safety, defence, automation)

• Opportunity to develop full-stack AI systems (edge + GCS)