Chief Architect – Mission Planning

Location:Bangalore (with travel to Army / DPSU sites) Experience:12–18+ years Domain:Aerospace / Defence / Mission Systems / Simulation Employment Type:Full-time, On-site / HybridAbout the Role We are building aUnified Mission Planning & Debriefing System (U-MPDS)for Indian Army helicopter platforms, deployed acrossmultiple operational units , operating onsecured and air-gapped networks , and certified todefence standards . We are looking for anOverall Technical Lead / Chief Architectwho will own theend-to-end technical architectureof the system — from mission planning algorithms and simulation integration to cybersecurity, deployment topology, and certification readiness. This is ahands-on leadership role , not a people-only role.Key Responsibilities System Architecture & Technical Ownership Define and own theoverall software architecturefor U-MPDS (offline-first, federated deployment). Drive architectural decisions for: Mission planning Simulation / rehearsal Multi-sensor debrief Secure data handling and synchronization Ensure the system scales cleanly acrossmultiple Army unitswith optional command-level and central authority nodes.Mission Planning & Domain Logic Lead design ofnavigation, waypoint, route, terrain, threat, and performance planning logic . Ensure correctness, determinism, and traceability of mission computation algorithms. Review and approve all mission-critical computation and validation logic.Security & Deployment Architecture DefineRBAC, encryption, signing, audit logging , and secure update mechanisms. Own thesync and update strategy(USB / LAN / controlled WAN). Ensure zero operational dependency on external networks. Interface with cybersecurity and IT security stakeholders.Certification & Compliance Act as thetechnical authorityduring: IMTAR / DPSU design reviews Architecture reviews Certification audits Ensure clean separation ofoperational vs maintenance functions . Support preparation of: FRD / ICD technical sections Architecture descriptions Compliance justificationsTechnical Leadership & Governance Mentor and technically guide: Backend engineers GIS / simulation engineers Integration engineers Review designs, pull requests, and test strategies. Drive technical risk identification and mitigation.Integration & Ecosystem Lead integration with: Third-party avionics / mission system tools Simulation and debrief subsystems Export interfaces (DTD / aircraft systems) Ensure clean interfaces and future extensibility.Required Qualifications Must-Have 12+ years of experience inaerospace, defence, mission systems, simulation, or safety-critical software Proven experience as: System Architect Technical Lead Chief Engineer (software) Strong background inC++ / modern C++ and/or Java / Pythonfor complex systems Experience withoffline / air-gapped / secured system deployments Solid understanding of: Modular monolith architectures Deterministic system design Configuration and version control at system levelStrongly Preferred Experience with: Mission planning systems Flight simulators (FFS / FTD / PTT) Defence ground systems Familiarity with: GIS / mapping (DTED, raster/vector maps) Simulation engines or terrain engines Exposure toIMTAR / CEMILAC / military certification processes Prior interaction withArmed forces / Defence PSUsSoft Skills That Matter Ability toexplain complex architecture to non-software stakeholders Comfort operating informal review environments Calm decision-making under ambiguity Strong documentation disciplineWhy This Role Is Unique You will architect anation-scale military mission system , not a single deployment. You will influencehow mission planning is done across multiple Army units . You will shape architecture that must survive15–20 yearsof operational life. You will work directly withuniformed users, DPSU engineers, and certification authorities .About Us We are an Indian aerospace & defence company buildingmission systems, simulators, and airborne/ground softwarefor the Indian military and global customers. Our work spansmission planning, simulation, debrief, and training systems , with active programs across Army, Air Force, and Navy platforms.How to Apply If you enjoydeep technical ownership ,defence-grade engineering , andlong-horizon system thinking , we’d like to talk. Apply via LinkedIn or write to: info@aerxlabs.com