QT​/QML Lead - Ground Control Station; GCS

Position: QT/QML Lead - Ground Control Station(GCS)
Location: Prakāshamnagar

Company Description
Redon Systems Pvt Ltd is an innovative startup specializing in the design and manufacturing of remotely operated systems tailored for defense and industrial applications. Focused on cutting-edge technology and practical solutions, the company is dedicated to developing advanced systems that support critical operations. Based in Hyderabad, Redon Systems plays a pivotal role in enhancing operational capabilities in challenging environments, offering unparalleled reliability and innovation to its clients.

Job Title
Qt / QML Lead – Ground Control Station (GCS)
Experience
3–6 years  in Qt/QML application development
Location
Hyderabad

Role Overview
We are looking for a  Qt/QML Developer  to work on a  custom Ground Control Station (GCS)  built on top of  QGround

Control (QGC) . The role involves designing and implementing  high-performance, real-time UIs  for UAV/drone operations, including telemetry visualization, mission planning, payload control, and operator workflows.
You will work closely with  flight control, autonomy, perception, and systems teams  to build a reliable and intuitive operator experience for mission-critical drone applications.

Key Responsibilities
GCS & UI Development
Design, develop, and maintain  Qt/QML-based UI components  within a QGC-derived codebase
Customize and extend  QGround

Control modules  (Vehicle, Mission, Map, Instrumentation, Settings, etc.)
Implement operator workflows for:
Mission planning & execution
Live telemetry and health monitoring
Camera / payload control
Alerts, warnings, and system states
Backend & Integration
Integrate QML UI with  C++ backend logic  using Qt framework patterns
Interface with  MAVLink-based telemetry , command, and parameter systems
Work with asynchronous data streams (telemetry, video metadata, logs)
Performance & Reliability
Optimize UI performance for  real-time updates and low latency
Ensure robustness under high-frequency telemetry and degraded link conditions
Implement clean state handling for disconnects, failsafes, and recovery
Collaboration & Quality
Collaborate with flight control, autonomy, CV, and embedded teams
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and system integration testing
Contribute to documentation and long-term maintainability of the GCS platform

Required Skills & Experience
Must-Have
3–6 years of hands-on experience  with  Qt (C++) and QML
Strong understanding of  Qt Quick, Qt Quick Controls, and QML state management
Solid C++ fundamentals (memory management, threading basics, signals/slots)
Experience building  complex UI applications  (not just forms or dashboards)
Comfortable working with  real-time or near-real-time data
Strongly Preferred

Experience with  QGround

Control (QGC)  or similar drone/robotics GCS software
Familiarity with  MAVLink , UAV telemetry, or robotics communication protocols

Experience with  map-based UIs  (Mapbox, Open Street Map , QtLocation, etc.)
Understanding of  event-driven architectures  and asynchronous systems
Exposure to Linux-based development environments
Nice to Have
Background in  drones, robotics, aerospace, or defense systems
Experience integrating  video streams or camera control UIs
Knowledge of  UI/UX best practices for operator consoles / mission-critical systems
Familiarity with cross-compilation or embedded targets

Experience with performance profiling and UI optimization in Qt

What We're Looking For (Mindset)
Engineering-first thinking with attention to reliability and clarity
Ability to reason about  system state, edge cases, and failure modes
Comfortable working in evolving, high-complexity systems
Strong ownership and accountability for delivered features
Willingness to travel for demonstrations