Job Description
**Q: Where is this based?**
A: Lucknow, on a full-time basis.
**Q: What is this role about?**
A: We're hiring a Lead Payload & Sensor Chief Engineer (Ops) to work within Payload & Sensor Integration - Operations & Execution, part of the Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance) function.
**Q: What qualification is expected?**
A: Ph.D (Aerospace Engineering) or an equivalent, relevant qualification.
**Q: What skills matter most?**
A: Payload, Execution, Testing & Validation Protocols, Flight Control Systems, Data Link Communications, Sensor Integration.
**Q: What does compensation look like?**
A: INR 43.8-109.2 LPA, depending on experience and interview performance.
**Q: What experience is required?**
A: Around 8 years, consistent with a senior level profile.
**Q: What's the team like?**
A: Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership.
**Q: Is there room to grow?**
A: The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function.
**Q: What's the interview process like?**
A: Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held.
**Q: What does a typical day look like?**
A: A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work.
A: Lucknow, on a full-time basis.
**Q: What is this role about?**
A: We're hiring a Lead Payload & Sensor Chief Engineer (Ops) to work within Payload & Sensor Integration - Operations & Execution, part of the Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance) function.
**Q: What qualification is expected?**
A: Ph.D (Aerospace Engineering) or an equivalent, relevant qualification.
**Q: What skills matter most?**
A: Payload, Execution, Testing & Validation Protocols, Flight Control Systems, Data Link Communications, Sensor Integration.
**Q: What does compensation look like?**
A: INR 43.8-109.2 LPA, depending on experience and interview performance.
**Q: What experience is required?**
A: Around 8 years, consistent with a senior level profile.
**Q: What's the team like?**
A: Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership.
**Q: Is there room to grow?**
A: The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function.
**Q: What's the interview process like?**
A: Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held.
**Q: What does a typical day look like?**
A: A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work.