Job Description
This position calls for a Principal Payload & Sensor Chief Engineer who can take ownership of core responsibilities within our Payload & Sensor Integration - Fundamentals team. This is a senior level opening based out of Bhubaneswar, offered on a full-time basis.
The ideal candidate holds Ph.D (Aerospace Engineering) and brings roughly 16 years of hands-on exposure to payload & sensor integration - fundamentals. Day-to-day, the work draws heavily on Testing & Validation Protocols, Sensor Integration, Surveillance Data Analysis, Data Link Communications, and the person will be expected to apply these skills independently rather than under constant supervision.
Compensation for this position is structured around INR 15.2-75.3 LPA, in line with market standards for senior level roles within unmanned aerial systems (defense & surveillance).
Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management.
Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done.
Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone.
High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage.
Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls. A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work.
Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership.
The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval.
Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process. 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 next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth.
No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns.
We value consistency and follow-through more than flashy credentials - if that matches how you work, apply in.
The ideal candidate holds Ph.D (Aerospace Engineering) and brings roughly 16 years of hands-on exposure to payload & sensor integration - fundamentals. Day-to-day, the work draws heavily on Testing & Validation Protocols, Sensor Integration, Surveillance Data Analysis, Data Link Communications, and the person will be expected to apply these skills independently rather than under constant supervision.
Compensation for this position is structured around INR 15.2-75.3 LPA, in line with market standards for senior level roles within unmanned aerial systems (defense & surveillance).
Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management.
Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done.
Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone.
High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage.
Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls. A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work.
Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership.
The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval.
Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process. 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 next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth.
No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns.
We value consistency and follow-through more than flashy credentials - if that matches how you work, apply in.