Chief Technology Officer Aerospace, Defence & Deeptech

Job Description

Satellite Systems

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Mission Critical Software

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Embedded Software Development

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Digital Engineering & AI Applications

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Production Program Experience (Mandatory)

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Proven track record of delivering products/programs into production.

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Experience should extend beyond research, prototyping, or proof-of-concept activities.

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Must have successfully contributed to large-scale deployment, manufacturing, commercialization, or operational roll-out programs.

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Desired Leadership Competencies

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Technical decision-making capability

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Program and delivery management expertise

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Customer-facing leadership experience

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Team building and mentoring skills

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Strategic thinking and business orientation

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Strong communication and stakeholder management

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High learning agility and adaptability

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AI Readiness (Mandatory)

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Candidates should demonstrate:

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Understanding of AI/ML applications in engineering.

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Experience using AI-assisted development, testing, validation, analytics, or productivity tools.

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Ability to drive AI transformation initiatives within engineering teams.

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Strong willingness to learn and adopt emerging AI technologies.

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Target Talent Pools

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Defense Domain

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Preferred companies:

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Boeing Defense

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Lockheed Martin India

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Tata Advanced Systems

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Bharat Electronics (BEL)

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HAL

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Alpha Design

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Astra Microwave

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Data Patterns

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ideaForge

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Garuda Aerospace

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NewSpace Research & Technologies

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Other Defense Electronics & Drone OEMs

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Important Screening Criteria: Candidates must have worked on production-delivered defense programs. Profiles limited to R&D, lab projects, prototypes, or concept development should not be prioritized.

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SpaceTech Domain

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Preferred organizations:

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ISRO

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IN-SPACe ecosystem companies

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Skyroot Aerospace

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Agnikul Cosmos

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Bellatrix Aerospace

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Digantara

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Dhruva Space

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Pixxel

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SatSure

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Other SpaceTech and Satellite Engineering organizations

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Success Profile

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The ideal candidate will:

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Combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities.

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Have successfully delivered production-grade products/programs.

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Demonstrate AI readiness and digital transformation mindset.

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Be willing to adapt, relocate, and scale into larger leadership responsibilities.

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Bring the agility needed to thrive in rapidly evolving Automotive, Defense, and SpaceTech ecosystems.