asteria
Asteria Aerospace Ltd is a full-stack drone technology company providing actionable intelligence from aerial data. We develop deeply customized drone solutions for government and enterprise customers using our in-house hardware design, software development, and manufacturing capabilities. We have been a trusted partner to provide long-term and quality-focused drone products & services to the defence & homeland security, agriculture, oil & gas, energy & utilities, telecommunications, mining, and construction sectors. Our drone solutions protect borders and facilities, improve farm yields, inspect critical assets, and monitor construction sites using the power of aerial intelligence. Asteria Aerospace is a subsidiary of Jio Platforms Ltd, which is a majority-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd. If drones excite and inspire you, we would love to have you as a part of our growing team of change-makers. Don’t simply watch the latest tech unfold, be a part of creating the future with us! Our Values : Take Charge Build Trust Thrive Together Pursue Excellence Focus on Quality Designation: Engineer II - Verification & Validation ( (Helicopter Drone Flying & IC Engine) Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer to lead system level testing and flight validation of our unmanned aerial platforms, including multirotor and fixed-wing drones. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in heli flying, with a deep understanding of rotorcraft aerodynamics, flight dynamics, control systems, and real world flight testing methodologies. This role requires ownership of validation strategy, test planning, execution, root cause analysis, and certification readiness support for UAV platforms. Key Responsibilities: 1. Flight Testing & Validation: Plan and execute ground and flight test campaigns for UAV systems. Validate flight control algorithms, navigation systems, propulsion systems, and payload integrations. Conduct envelope expansion testing and performance characterization. Perform system level validation under different environmental conditions (wind, temperature, altitude). 2. Rotorcraft & Flight Dynamics Expertise: Apply helicopter flight dynamics knowledge to analyze UAV behavior. Understand rotor aerodynamics, blade dynamics, vibration modes, and stability margins. Evaluate control authority, tuning effectiveness, and aerodynamic efficiency. Support autopilot tuning and flight controller optimization. 4. Test Planning & Documentation: Develop V&V plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria. Maintain detailed test logs and validation reports. Ensure traceability between requirements and validation outcomes. 5. Data Analysis & Root Cause Investigation: Analyze flight logs (EKF performance, vibration data, control outputs, GPS health). Identify anomalies and perform structured root cause analysis. Work cross functionally with mechanical, avionics, and software teams to resolve issues. 6. Safety & Risk Management: Perform flight risk assessments. Ensure test safety protocols are followed. Lead failure mode testing and contingency planning.