Head of Information TechnologyConfidential • Chennai, India
Head of Information Technology
Confidential • Chennai, India
18 hours ago
Job descriptionOversee development of bare-metal and RTOS firmware , safety-critical software, and secure embedded architectures. Guide teams working on : Flight controllers Navigation systems Sensor fusion algorithms Communication modules Direct teams responsible for : Military-grade PCB design High-speed digital electronics Power electronics, EMI / EMC compliance Hardware qualification and testing Lead architecture for : Mission planning software GCS (Ground Control Systems) Flight autonomy software Secure communication stacks (LPI / LPD) Experience with DevOps, CI / CD, version control, and secure coding is a plus. Provide oversight and guidance for : Airframe integration Structural analysis Component placement & weight balancing Lead full system integration from prototype to production. Ensure adherence to : DO-178C (software) DO-254 (hardware) MIL-STD-810 (environmental) MIL-STD-461 (EMI / EMC) STANAG protocols Guide documentation for MoD / DRDO compliance. Lead multi-disciplinary teams across : Embedded Electronics Software Mechanical Avionics Testing & QA Build strong execution culture and process discipline. PMP or Scrum Master certification preferred. Oversee sprint planning, project timelines, risk management, and defence program deliverables. Strong stakeholder and customer management (DRDO, PSU, MoD). Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Defence Electronics, Embedded Systems, Avionics, Mechatronics, or Computer Science . 7–15 years experience in Defence Electronics , UAVs, Avionics, Embedded Systems, or Mission-Critical Software. Experience in MoD tenders, DRDO projects, PSU collaborations , or international defence programs. Strong knowledge of : SWaP-optimized designs Autonomy, INS, GPS-denied navigation Tactical communication systems LPI / LPD communication Sensor fusion, control systems Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Ability to make informed decisions in mission-critical scenarios . Strategic thinker with deep technical grounding. Strong leadership, clarity in decision-making. Excellent communication and stakeholder handling. High integrity and commitment to national security. Competitive Defence Industry Salary & Perks Performance Bonuses tied to program milestones Opportunity to lead cutting-edge indigenous defence technology Work on classified programs, high-security missions , and next-gen UAV platforms
We are hiring a strategic, hands-on, multi-disciplinary Head of Technology to lead Embedded Systems, Avionics, Software, Electronics, and UAV Engineering for defence-grade unmanned systems.
The ideal leader will have a strong blend of
Embedded Firmware + Electronics Hardware
Avionics + UAV Flight Systems
Software Architecture (C / C++, RTOS, mission software)
Project Management (PMP or Scrum Master preferred)
Multi-disciplinary Team Leadership
This role drives end-to-end defence program execution , including Electronic Warfare Resilience, Secure Communication, Flight Control, Autonomous Navigation , and Full System Integration .
1. Technology Strategy & Defence Program Leadership
- Own technology roadmap for defence UAVs, avionics, embedded systems, and mission software .
- Lead concept-to-deployment execution for defence projects.
- Define SWaP-optimized architecture for all subsystems.
2. Embedded Systems & Firmware Engineering
3. Electronics & PCB Hardware Engineering
4. Software Architecture & Mission Software
5. Mechanical, Structures & System Integration
6. Defence Regulations, Quality & Compliance
7. Leadership & People Management
8. Project & Program Management
Required Qualifications
Desired Skills
Personal Attributes
Benefits
Skills Required
Rtos, Electronics Hardware, Software Architecture, Avionics, Devops, Project Management, Pmp, Scrum Master, Embedded Firmware, Power Electronics, secure coding
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