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Description
Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Provide hands-on technical guidance and leadership to drive the development of counter drone solutions. Stay updated with advancements in drone technologies and counter-drone systems to guide the team in adopting cutting-edge solutions. Program Management: Lead the technical planning and develop detailed project plans and roadmaps. Oversee the integration of sub-systems of Counter Drone solutions. Collaborate with customers, government agencies, and defense organizations to define project requirements and ensure alignment with their operational needs. Liaise with suppliers and contractors, ensuring timely delivery of components and services necessary for the systems development and deployment. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and that technical requirements are understood and met. Collaborate with hardware and software engineers, systems architects, and quality assurance teams to ensure the technical integrity of the solution. Risk & Issue Management: Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure that technical roadblocks are resolved efficiently. Address and resolve any technical issues that arise during the development and deployment process. Documentation & Reporting: Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, and testing results. Prepare and present technical progress reports, performance metrics, and technical reviews to senior leadership and external stakeholders. System Validation: Oversee and coordinate system testing, validation, and performance evaluation, ensuring that systems meet technical specifications and customer requirements. Manage field testing and simulation exercises to validate the performance and reliability of counter-drone systems under various conditions. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the development of counter-drone systems complies with industry regulations, including ITAR, cybersecurity standards, and defense acquisition guidelines. Experience & Educational Requirements: Educational Qualifications: Must: BE/B.Tech in Electronics/Electrical (Top 50 in NIRF), PMP or similar project management certification. Desirable: Masters degree in Electronics or Aerospace, suitable qualification on Drones & Counter Drone systems. Relevant Experience: Must: Minimum of 12-15 years experience in technical program management, systems engineering, or product development in the defense or aerospace industry. Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and manage complex, technically challenging projects. Experience in developing and integrating complex defense systems, preferably counter-UAV or counter-drone solutions. Familiarity with systems integration, hardware development, and defense industry standards. Experience with defense acquisition procedures (DAP 2020). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executives. Desirable: Minimum of 15 years experience in unmanned aerial systems/Counter drone systems. Proven experience in leading and managing teams toward the development and integration of Radar and EW systems. Strong technical expertise in radar, RF systems, sensor fusion, AI/ML applications in defense, and autonomous systems. Knowledge of software development, firmware, and embedded systems is highly desirable. Background in AI/ML applications in defense or security. Familiarity with software-defined radios (SDR), signal intelligence (SIGINT), and other advanced defense technologies. Expertise in Agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project) for managing technical projects.
