Job Description
**Manager - Payload & Sensor Payload Engineer** | Kolkata | Full-time | INR 21.5-48.2 LPA
**About the role:**
- Position within Payload & Sensor Integration - Fundamentals, under the Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance) vertical
- Level: senior level
- Reports to the functional head for Payload & Sensor Integration - Fundamentals
**What you'll do:**
- Handle core payload & sensor integration - fundamentals activities on a day-to-day basis
- Use Flight Control Systems regularly as part of core deliverables
- Work closely with adjacent teams to align priorities
- Track progress against agreed timelines and escalate issues proactively
**What you'll need:**
- Flight Control Systems
- Sensor Integration
- Mission Planning
- Ground Control Software
- Payload
- UAV Systems Design
- Regulatory Compliance (Defense/DGCA)
- M.Tech (UAV/Avionics Systems)
- 11+ years of relevant experience
**Good to know:**
- Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns.
- New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done.
- Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership. Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week.
- A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments.
- Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability.
- The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management.
- The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band.
- Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role. High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months.
- 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. The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone.
- Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage.
- Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function.
**About the role:**
- Position within Payload & Sensor Integration - Fundamentals, under the Unmanned Aerial Systems (Defense & Surveillance) vertical
- Level: senior level
- Reports to the functional head for Payload & Sensor Integration - Fundamentals
**What you'll do:**
- Handle core payload & sensor integration - fundamentals activities on a day-to-day basis
- Use Flight Control Systems regularly as part of core deliverables
- Work closely with adjacent teams to align priorities
- Track progress against agreed timelines and escalate issues proactively
**What you'll need:**
- Flight Control Systems
- Sensor Integration
- Mission Planning
- Ground Control Software
- Payload
- UAV Systems Design
- Regulatory Compliance (Defense/DGCA)
- M.Tech (UAV/Avionics Systems)
- 11+ years of relevant experience
**Good to know:**
- Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns.
- New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done.
- Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership. Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week.
- A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments.
- Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability.
- The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management.
- The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band.
- Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role. High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months.
- 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. The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone.
- Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage.
- Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function.