Chief Technology Officer

Title: Chief Technology Officer (Electronics, Embedded Systems & Smart Products) Location: India (Delhi NCR Preferred) - Open for Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune Industry: Railway Electronics, Defence Electronics, Industrial IoT, Embedded Systems Employment Type: Full-time | Leadership | Onsite A fast-growing engineering and technology group is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its Electronics, Embedded Systems, and Smart Products Division. The role focuses on developing safety-critical products for Railways, Defence, and Industrial IoT sectors. This is a high-impact leadership position responsible for technology strategy, product architecture, R&D excellence, and end-to-end product delivery across hardware, firmware, and smart systems. Key Responsibilities: Technology Leadership - Define and execute long-term technology roadmap across Electronics, Embedded Systems, and Smart Devices. - Build next-generation solutions in Railway Electronics, Defence Electronics, IoT, and Safety-Critical Systems. - Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies in AI, edge computing, cybersecurity, embedded platforms, and industrial automation. Product Development & R&D - Lead end-to-end product lifecycle: concept → design → prototyping → testing → certification → deployment. - Oversee development of railway signalling electronics, onboard control systems, defence-grade components, sensors, and IoT hardware. - Ensure products meet standards such as RDSO, SIL4, CENELEC, EN5012x, ISO, and MIL-STD. Systems Engineering & Architecture - Architect integrated solutions combining hardware, firmware, software, and cloud/edge platforms. - Drive innovation in embedded electronics, PCB design, sensors, communication protocols, and safety systems. - Lead system integration for multi-domain engineering products. Team Leadership - Build and lead a high-performance R&D and engineering organization. - Mentor engineers across hardware, firmware, embedded systems, testing, and systems engineering. - Foster an innovation-driven culture with disciplined engineering governance. Stakeholder & Ecosystem Engagement - Collaborate with customers, certification bodies, R&D institutions, government agencies, and technology partners. - Support business teams in solutioning, proposals, and customer technical discussions. Required Qualifications Education - B.E./B.Tech in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / Mechatronics - Preferred: M.Tech or MBA in Technology Leadership or R&D Management Experience - 15–25+ years in Electronics R&D, Embedded Systems, Safety-Critical Engineering, or Industrial IoT - Proven leadership in Railway Electronics, Defence Electronics, Automotive/Industrial Embedded Systems, or Smart Devices - Strong knowledge of RDSO, SIL4, MIL-STD, EN5012x, and relevant certifications - Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in product companies Key Competencies - Deep technical expertise in embedded systems, PCB design, firmware, system architecture - Strong understanding of safety-critical design standards - Ability to scale engineering teams and drive structured R&D practices - Strategic mindset with hands-on capability when required - Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Why This Role - Lead technology for a fast-scaling engineering organization - Shape high-impact products for national infrastructure and defence sectors - Build an advanced R&D ecosystem focused on indigenous technology - Opportunity to influence long-term technology vision & innovation agenda How to Apply Interested candidates can apply here or share their profile with the subject line: “Application – CTO (Electronics & Smart Systems)” to anandh@gladwininternational.com