Manager – Electronics

Title: Manager or Deputy Manager – Electronics & Embedded SystemsRole OverviewThe Manager or Deputy Manager – Electronics & Embedded Systems will lead the design, development, testing and integration of mission-critical electronics for next-generation UAV systems and Loitering Munitions.This includes flight controllers, power systems & propulsion, sensor integration, communication modules, embedded firmware, battery, safety systems and mission computers.Key ResponsibilitiesElectronic System Architecture & DesignLead architecture and design of UAV avionics including:Define electrical system architecture, wiring harness layouts, ICDs and system-level schematics.Flight controller electronicsMission computersSensor & navigation modules (IMU, GNSS, magnetometers, barometers)Power management systems (BMS, PDB, converters, regulators)Telemetry, datalink radio systems and communication encryptionRedundant and fail-safe electronicsPCB Design & Hardware DevelopmentOversee design of high-reliability avionics PCBs (4 - 12+ layers) with mixed-signal, RF and high-speed interfaces.Work with embedded hardware tools (Altium, KiCAD, Cadence Allegro) for schematic capture & layout.Ensure compliance with EMI/EMC standards, grounding principles, thermal management and robust mechanical protection.Prepare component selection, validation and vendor qualification for aerospace-grade electronics.Embedded Firmware & Software IntegrationLead development of real-time embedded firmware for UAV systems using C/C++ (ARM, STM32, ESP32, PIC, etc.).Interfacing with sensors (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, RS485), GPS modules, IMU fusion and telemetry protocols.Develop and optimize firmware for control loops, sensor fusion, flight logic and safety-critical routines.Integrate custom electronics with PX4/ Ardupilot or proprietary autopilot stacks.Support bootloader development, OTA firmware update architecture and secure firmware pipelines.System Integration & TestingLead integration of electronics with propulsion, mechanical systems, autopilot, payloads, battery and communication systems.Conduct ground tests: HIL/SIL, EMI/EMC testing, thermal tests, vibration tests, drop tests and environmental qualification.Troubleshoot complex hardware/software interactions, signal integrity issues and performance bottlenecks.Support flight-testing campaigns with root-cause analysis and rapid design iteration.Power & Communication SystemsDesign robust power architectures for UAVs including: Battery systems, BMS, smart power switching, Power redundancy, isolation, filtering, High-current distribution for propulsion systemsDevelop and integrate datalinks (S-band/C-band/LTE/Mesh radios) and encrypted communication modulesEnsure compliance with defence communication standards with Anti-jamming & Anti-spoofing resilience.Documentation & ComplianceCreate detailed design documents, test reports, BOMs, qualification matrices and change logs.Ensure compliance with aerospace/defence standards: MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, STANAG, DGCA, CEMILAC, JSS-55555 and defence certification requirementsDrive PDRs, CDRs and design review cycles with internal teams and customers.Team Leadership & CoordinationMentor a team of embedded engineers, hardware engineers and test engineers.Plan work distribution, project timelines and deliverables across multiple UAV programs.Collaborate with software, mechanical, GNC and manufacturing teams.Ensure a culture of collaboration, humility and disciplined engineering.Required Skills & ExperienceTechnical ExpertiseB.Tech/ M.Tech/ MS in Electronics, Electrical, Embedded Systems or related fields.5 - 12 years of experience in UAV, aerospace, robotics or defence electronics.Strong command of embedded electronics design, PCB layout and real-time firmware.Expertise with STM32/ARM Cortex microcontroller families and RTOS environments.Working knowledge of PX4/Ardupilot integration and flight control electronics.Experience with RF systems, datalinks, and antenna integration.Proficiency in hardware debugging tools: oscilloscopes, logic analysers, spectrum analysers.Strong understanding of sensor fusion, navigation sensors, IMU/GNSS integration.Understanding of power systems, converters, BMS, MOSFET/ESC control circuits.Hands-on experience taking electronics from concept → prototype → tested → production.Experience managing or mentoring engineering teams.Experience in loitering munitions, swarming platforms, high-reliability UAVs, or mission-critical avionics.Exposure to cybersecurity, secure communication, and encryption modules.Experience with DO-160/DO-254 aerospace certification processes.