Chief Technology Officer - Counter-Drone Systems Technology

• Job Title: Counter-Drone Systems Technology Specialist (Title will be CTO)
• Location: Hyderabad (Remote but involves a lot of travel)
• Experience: 12+ years ( Relevant - 5 yrs)
• Employment Type: Full-time / Consultant
• Key Responsibilities:
• Position Summary:
• We are seeking a senior technology leader to spearhead the research, design, and delivery of cutting-edge Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS).

This role will own the complete technology stack - spanning sensors (radar, RF, EO/IR), electronic warfare subsystems (DF, jammers, spoofers), AI/ML, command & control (C2), and interceptors. The specialist will drive R&D, system integration, and technical excellence, ensuring all solutions align with operational needs, defense standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Technology Strategy & Leadership:

• Define and implement the technology roadmap (short, mid, long-term) for advanced C-UAS solutions.
• Lead multidisciplinary R&D initiatives in radar, RF/EW, EO/IR, AI/ML, sensor fusion, and interceptor systems.
• Anticipate and address emerging UAS threats (swarm drones, autonomous systems, GNSS spoofing).

System Architecture & Engineering Oversight:

• Architect and oversee integration of multi-sensor C-UAS platforms, ensuring interoperability and scalability.
• Lead system-of-systems engineering, spanning detection, tracking, identification, classification, and mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with military and defense quality standards across all programs.

Innovation & Research:

• Direct applied research in RF engineering, electronic warfare, AI/ML, optics, and real-time systems.
• Establish partnerships with academia, defense labs, and industry leaders.
• Build and operate state-of-the-art R&D and test facilities (radars, jammers, UAV test ranges).

Team & Program Management:

• Lead a high-performing team of engineers, scientists, and program managers.
• Oversee program execution, including project planning, timelines, budgets, and technical deliverables (FDS, DDS, SDS, QR compliance).
• Mentor senior engineers and develop organizational technical capabilities.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide technical leadership in customer demos, proposals, and acceptance trials.
• Represent the company in field evaluations, defense trials, and regulatory discussions (aviation safety, spectrum management, export controls).
• Collaborate closely with business development to support strategic defense engagements.

• Qualifications:
• - Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Defense Technologies.
• Experience:

• 12+ years in defense, aerospace, or electronic warfare systems, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in C-UAS, radar, RF/EW, or integrated defense platforms.

Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of RF direction finding, jammers, spoofers, radars, GNSS systems, and EO/IR payloads.
• Strong proficiency in AI/ML, sensor fusion, and real-time systems.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, communication protocols, and C2 architectures.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic vision combined with hands-on technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of complex threat environments (swarm drones, autonomous UAS).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, especially with defense and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to balance innovation with pragmatic program delivery.

Location & Travel:

• Base: Hyderabad, India.
• Travel: Occasional visits to test ranges, defence partners, and customer sites.

Why Join the Group?

• Be at the forefront of national security innovation in Counter-Drone systems.
• Build and lead a world-class technology team driving defence advancements.
• Work across multi-domain technologies (RF, EW, AI/ML, optics, interceptors) that directly safeguard lives and critical infrastructure.