Head of Information Technology

24 hours ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies Pvt Ltd., Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

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

  • Oversee 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

3. Electronics & PCB Hardware Engineering

  • Direct teams responsible for:
  • Military-grade PCB design
  • High-speed digital electronics
  • Power electronics, EMI/EMC compliance
  • Hardware qualification and testing

4. Software Architecture & Mission Software

  • 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.

5. Mechanical, Structures & System Integration

  • Provide oversight and guidance for:
  • Airframe integration
  • Structural analysis
  • Component placement & weight balancing
  • Lead full system integration from prototype to production.

6. Defence Regulations, Quality & Compliance

  • 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.

7. Leadership & People Management

  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams across:
  • Embedded
  • Electronics
  • Software
  • Mechanical
  • Avionics
  • Testing & QA
  • Build strong execution culture and process discipline.

8. Project & Program Management

  • 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).

Required Qualifications

  • 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.

Desired Skills

  • 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
    .

Personal Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with deep technical grounding.
  • Strong leadership, clarity in decision-making.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder handling.
  • High integrity and commitment to national security.

Benefits

  • 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

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