Project Manager IoT/Drone Systems

4 - 10 years

6 - 12 Lacs

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Qualification

  • B. Tech/M. Tech/Ph. D. in Electronics, Aerospace, Avionics, Computer Science, or related disciplines.

  • PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification is desirable.

  • Proven experience in R&D, defence, aerospace, or UAV/drone system projects.

  • Hands-on knowledge of IoT communication protocols (MQTT, CoAP, LoRa, NB-IoT, etc. ), edge gateways, and integration with smart devices and sensors.

  • Familiarity with secure device provisioning, OTA updates, and IoT device lifecycle management.

Job description

  • Lead end-to-end project management for UAV/Drone system development, from conception to deployment.

  • Own overall project planning, resource allocation, budgeting, milestone definition, and progress tracking.

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams working on UAV hardware, embedded software, AI/ML models, edge intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure.

  • Oversee RTOS hardening, flight control software, payload integration, and communication stack (5G, C2 links, SATCOM, etc. ).

  • Manage development and deployment of IDS/IPS solutions, secure boot, encryption modules, and secure communication protocols.

  • Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, safety certifications, and cybersecurity frameworks (e. g. , DO-178C, ISO 21434, NIST).

  • Supervise and mentor technical leads and senior engineers to ensure timely and quality deliverables.

  • Monitor development of key deliverables including Edge SDK, UAV simulation testbeds, digital twins, and secure UAV operation platforms.

  • Integrate IoT edge devices, sensor fusion units, and gateway solutions into the UAV ecosystem.

  • Facilitate OTA firmware updates, remote diagnostics, and predictive maintenance capabilities.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for funding agencies, external partners, and regulatory authorities.

  • Drive continuous innovation, risk mitigation, and adoption of emerging technologies across project components.

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