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