Lead - Satellite Design & Development
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary team, including specialists in systems, mechanical, aerospace, electronics, software, and reliability engineering.
- Foster a collaborative environment, ensuring that all team members work cohesively towards project objectives.
- Project Management
- Oversee the entire project lifecycle from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, specifications, and resource plans.
- Develop, implement, and monitor project plans using robust project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall etc.)
- Conduct periodic progress reviews and adjust resource allocation as necessary to mitigate risks and overcome challenges
- Systems Engineering & Integration
- Implement key systems engineering processes such as requirements analysis, interface management, risk assessment, and verification & validation.
- Ensure that critical systems engineering documentation is produced, maintained, and adhered to across all project phases
- Drive design trade-offs and decision-making processes to balance performance, cost, and reliability.
- Quality Assurance & Risk Management
- Ensure all projects exceed customer expectations through rigorous adherence to quality standards.
- Establish robust risk assessment and mitigation protocols to address challenges proactively throughout project lifecycles.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate closely with internal teams including R&D, production, quality assurance, finance, and executive management.
- Engage with external stakeholders such as clients, industry regulators, and suppliers to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with market needs.
- Represent the team in technical forums and strategic meetings to communicate project progress and innovation initiatives.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement.
- Champion innovative solutions and emerging technologies that enhance system performance and competitive advantage.
- Lead initiatives to refine development processes, ensuring continuous improvement in project execution and quality outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience as lead in the design and development of complete Satellite or Satellite Bus, including mission planning, technology evaluation, system architecture & engineering, component selection, assembly, integration, testing, flight qualification, launch and mission control.
- Familiarity with satellite sub-systems, technology solutions and solutions providers.
- Intimate knowledge of the global best practices and standards for satellites.
- Experience in handling of Strategic Planning, Project Management, Budgeting, and Resource Management.