Technical Head – UAV / Drone Technology

Company Description

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Role Description

Head of Technical Department – Drones

drone technology

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Development (R&D)

• Lead the R&D team in designing and developing

  drone hardware and software

  .
• Supervise development of

  flight controllers

  ,

  power systems

  , and

  communication modules

  .
• Ensure functional integration of

  embedded systems

  , sensors, and onboard components.
• Drive prototyping, performance testing, and technology innovation.

Production Management

• Oversee

  drone manufacturing

  and

  assembly line setup

  .
• Implement scalable and cost-effective

  production processes

  .
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams for component sourcing.
• Ensure timely production with minimal defects.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Define and enforce

  quality standards

  across production batches.
• Implement QA processes, failure mode analysis, and product audits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant

  UAV industry regulations and certifications

  .
• Lead

  hardware testing

  , software validation, and documentation processes.

Team & Project Leadership

• Manage technical teams across R&D, production, and QA.
• Coordinate project timelines, resources, and reporting to management.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and performance review cycles.
• Maintain documentation and knowledge repositories for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Education:

  B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field.

• Experience:

  8–15 years in drone technology, UAV systems, or electronics hardware roles with 4+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience in

  drone system design

  ,

  embedded hardware/software

  , and

  production oversight

  .
• Strong technical understanding of:
• UAV components and integration
• Embedded firmware and sensor interfaces
• Power electronics and battery management
• CAD tools and PCB design software
• Hands-on with

  flight controllers

  , navigation systems, GPS modules, and telemetry.

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in a

  drone startup

  or

  consumer tech brand

  .
• Understanding of aviation safety norms and UAV licensing requirements.
• Exposure to

  IoT, AI, or computer vision integration

  in drones.