Chief Technology Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the companys long-term technology roadmap in alignment with business goals.
  
• Lead the development of advanced aerospace systems including propulsion, avionics, control systems, aerostructures, and unmanned systems.
  
• Identify emerging aerospace technologies and trends, evaluating their potential impact on TISA’s business.
  
• Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate technology into overall company strategy.
  

Engineering & R&D Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight of product design, prototyping, testing, validation, and system integration.
  
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams including aerospace, mechanical, avionics, software, and systems engineers.
  
• Drive rigorous engineering standards, system safety, and regulatory compliance (DGCA, FAA, EASA).
  
• Foster a strong culture of technical excellence, innovation, and quality assurance.
  

Project & Product Management

• Ensure timely delivery of product milestones across multiple parallel development projects.
  
• Oversee lifecycle management of aerospace programs from conceptual design to certification and production.
  
• Collaborate with Product Management and Business Development to convert customer requirements into viable technical solutions.
  

Collaboration & Partnerships

• Build strategic partnerships with research institutions, industry partners, government agencies, and defense stakeholders.
  
• Engage with clients and end-users to understand technical requirements and ensure product fit.
  
• Represent TISA Aerospace in technical forums, industry conferences, and consortiums.
  

People & Culture

• Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent across various technical domains.
  
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
  
• Establish internal knowledge management, continuous learning, and technical mentoring systems.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Avionics, or a related discipline from a reputed institution.
  
• Additional certifications in program management, defense systems, or business strategy are a plus.
  

Experience:

• Minimum of

  10 years

  of progressive experience in aerospace engineering, with at least

  5 years in a leadership or executive role

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• Proven track record of delivering aerospace products (civil or defense) from concept to deployment.
  
• Hands-on experience in one or more domains: flight dynamics, structural design, CFD, propulsion systems, avionics, UAV systems, or satellite systems.
  

Technical Competencies:

• Deep understanding of aerospace product lifecycle, from R&D to certification and production.
  
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks: DGCA, FAA, EASA, DRDO, HAL, ISRO, etc.
  
• Experience with tools such as CATIA, ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, and aerospace simulation environments.
  
• Knowledge of systems engineering, reliability analysis, and embedded systems is highly desirable.
  

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong decision-making abilities and problem-solving mindset.
  
• Strategic thinker with business acumen and technical depth.
  
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize, and drive results under pressure.