Chief Technology Officer

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the overall

  technology vision and roadmap

  aligned with company goals in UAV, drone, and defense systems.
• Lead

  end-to-end product development

  from concept design, prototyping, testing, and certification to production readiness.
• Evaluate emerging technologies (AI, ML, autonomy, propulsion systems, sensor fusion, avionics, etc.) for integration into UAV platforms.
  
• Develop technology partnerships with defense organizations, research institutes, and global aerospace technology vendors.
  
• Ensure compliance with

  DGCA, DRDO, and defense standards

  for UAV and aircraft development.

2. Product Development & Engineering

• Oversee the

  design, prototyping, and manufacturing

  of UAVs, drones, and aircraft systems.
• Manage cross-functional R&D teams in

  mechanical, electrical, avionics, propulsion, and control systems engineering

  .
• Drive innovation in areas such as

  autonomous navigation, flight control systems, payload integration, and composite airframe design

  .
• Optimize design for performance, endurance, weight, and reliability under defense-grade conditions.
  
• Implement robust testing, simulation, and validation processes for flight systems and avionics.
  

3. Research, Innovation & IP Management

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering teams.
  
• Lead

  research initiatives

  in UAV flight dynamics, aerostructures, propulsion, sensors, and AI-based mission systems.
• Oversee patent filings, IP protection, and technology licensing activities.
  
• Collaborate with universities, DRDO labs, and defense partners for joint R&D programs.
  

4. Operations & Team Leadership

• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering and R&D team.
  
• Establish strong

  program management

  practices for tracking milestones, costs, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and manufacturability of developed aerospace systems.
  
• Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams for end-to-end product realization.
  

5. Regulatory, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with national and international aerospace regulations (DGCA, MIL-STD, ISO 9001, AS9100).
  
• Drive quality assurance, safety, and certification processes for UAVs and defense platforms.
  
• Work with the defense ecosystem for technical approvals, trials, and user evaluations.
  

6. Business & Strategic Contribution

• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to align technology with business strategy.
  
• Participate in technical discussions with customers, defense agencies, and strategic partners.
  
• Support technical documentation, proposal writing, and defense tender processes.
  
• Represent TISA Aerospace in conferences, exhibitions, and technology forums.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience:

  Minimum 10+ years in aerospace, defense, or UAV product development with a track record of leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

• Domain Expertise:

• UAV and Drone systems (fixed-wing, rotary, hybrid VTOL).
  
• Avionics systems, flight controllers, propulsion (electric/ICE/hybrid).
  
• Sensor integration, AI-based navigation, and autonomous flight algorithms.
  
• Composite airframe design, aerodynamics, and propulsion systems.
  
• Defense product development lifecycle and certification processes.
  

• Technical Skills:

• Strong in

  CAD/CAE tools

  , flight simulation, and embedded systems.
• Knowledge of

  AI/ML, computer vision

  , and

  control systems

  for UAVs.
• Familiarity with

  RTOS, ROS, PX4, ArduPilot

  , and

  data link systems

  .
• Understanding of

  DO-178C, DO-254

  , and aerospace quality standards.

• Leadership & Strategic Skills:

• Proven ability to lead R&D and large-scale technology projects.
  
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership.
  

Education

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in

  Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, or Robotics

  from a reputed institution.
• Ph.D. or specialization in UAV technologies, aerodynamics, or autonomous systems is a plus.
  

Preferred Background

• Previous experience in a

  Defense PSU, Aerospace OEM, or UAV startup

  .
• Exposure to

  Defense contracts, Make in India programs

  , and

  indigenous technology development

  .
• Familiarity with

  AI-based UAV systems, swarm technology, and mission planning tools

  .