Job Description
## Lead Payload & Sensor Flight Test Engineer (Client Relations)
**Department:** Payload & Sensor Integration - Client & Stakeholder Management | **Industry:** Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance)
**Location:** Delhi NCR | **Job Type:** Full-time | **CTC:** INR 32.1-77.1 LPA
### Role Overview
An opening exists for a Lead Payload & Sensor Flight Test Engineer (Client Relations) to join the Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance) vertical, focused on Payload & Sensor Integration - Client & Stakeholder Management. The role is positioned at the senior level and reports into the broader Payload & Sensor Integration - Client & Stakeholder Management charter.
### Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of tasks related to payload & sensor integration - client & stakeholder management.
- Apply working knowledge of Client and Flight Control Systems to daily execution.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders within Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance).
- Maintain documentation and reporting as required by the team lead.
- Flag risks and blockers early rather than at review checkpoints.
### Requirements
- M.Tech (UAV/Avionics Systems) or equivalent qualification.
- 16 years of relevant experience (senior level).
- Working proficiency in: Client, Flight Control Systems, Sensor Integration, Technical Documentation, Data Link Communications, Stakeholder Management, Surveillance Data Analysis, Payload, UAV Systems Design.
### Additional Notes
High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership. Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability.
**Department:** Payload & Sensor Integration - Client & Stakeholder Management | **Industry:** Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance)
**Location:** Delhi NCR | **Job Type:** Full-time | **CTC:** INR 32.1-77.1 LPA
### Role Overview
An opening exists for a Lead Payload & Sensor Flight Test Engineer (Client Relations) to join the Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance) vertical, focused on Payload & Sensor Integration - Client & Stakeholder Management. The role is positioned at the senior level and reports into the broader Payload & Sensor Integration - Client & Stakeholder Management charter.
### Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of tasks related to payload & sensor integration - client & stakeholder management.
- Apply working knowledge of Client and Flight Control Systems to daily execution.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders within Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance).
- Maintain documentation and reporting as required by the team lead.
- Flag risks and blockers early rather than at review checkpoints.
### Requirements
- M.Tech (UAV/Avionics Systems) or equivalent qualification.
- 16 years of relevant experience (senior level).
- Working proficiency in: Client, Flight Control Systems, Sensor Integration, Technical Documentation, Data Link Communications, Stakeholder Management, Surveillance Data Analysis, Payload, UAV Systems Design.
### Additional Notes
High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership. Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability.