MEIDEFSEC is an India focused Strategic Defence and Advanced systems collaboration company working across RF and Microwave systems, Embedded systems, Aerospace technologies, Rugged electronics, Manufacturing coordination and advanced engineering partnerships.

We work with Israeli technology and engineering partners to support the Indian defence, aerospace, UAV, robotics, maritime and electronics ecosystems through:

- Advanced engineering support

- Manufacturing coordination

- Localisation pathways

- Subsystem development

- Technical and commercial coordination

- Long-term strategic industrial collaboration

Our long-term objective is to build a capable India based defence industrial coordination and advanced systems partnership platform connecting engineering innovation, manufacturing execution and operational requirements across India and international markets.

Role Overview

MEIDEFSEC is looking for a technically curious, disciplined and highly motivated individual to join the company as a Technical Business Development & Program Coordination Associate – Aerospace & Defence.

This is not a conventional or generic sales role.

The position operates at the intersection of:

- Engineering

- Defence and aerospace technology

- Technical business development

- Customer coordination

- RF and electronics systems

- UAV technologies

- Manufacturing

- International partner coordination

- Strategic programme execution

The selected candidate will work closely with company leadership, Indian customers, manufacturing teams and international engineering partners on emerging defence, aerospace and advanced-electronics opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical and Customer Coordination

- Understand MEIDEFSEC’s partner technologies, engineering capabilities and engagement models.

- Support technical and commercial discussions relating to RF systems, microwave systems, embedded electronics, UAV technologies, rugged electronics and subsystem manufacturing.

- Collect, organise and communicate customer requirements to the relevant technical and manufacturing teams.

- Coordinate requests for quotation, technical enquiries, specifications and supporting documentation.

- Assist in arranging technical meetings between customers, partners, engineering teams and company leadership.

- Participate in technical and business discussions with Indian and international stakeholders.

- Prepare meeting minutes, action trackers, technical notes, opportunity summaries and follow-up reports.

- Ensure that customer questions, technical clarifications and pending actions are followed up systematically.

Business Development Support

- Research Indian companies, organisations and programmes operating in defence, aerospace, UAVs, electronics, RF systems, robotics, maritime systems and advanced manufacturing.

- Identify potential customers, engineering collaborators, manufacturing partners and system integrators.

- Support professional outreach through email, LinkedIn, industry events and direct introductions.

- Assist in preparing company presentations, capability statements, technical summaries and meeting materials.

- Maintain structured records of leads, customer discussions, technical requirements and opportunity status.

- Support relationship-building activities with customers, technology partners and manufacturing organisations.

- Follow up on qualified opportunities without using aggressive or misleading sales practices.

- Help position MEIDEFSEC as a technically informed, responsible and long-term coordination partner.

Programme Coordination

- Coordinate communication between international engineering partners and Indian customers or manufacturing teams.

- Maintain project action lists, timelines, deliverables, responsibilities and escalation points.

- Support discussions related to manufacturing feasibility, localisation, subsystem development and long-term supply.

- Assist with coordination of technical documentation, quotations, samples, prototypes and programme information.

- Track delays, dependencies,



pending customer inputs and partner responses.

- Escalate important technical or commercial concerns to company leadership.

- Support programme reviews and internal opportunity discussions.

- Maintain confidentiality when handling partner information, customer requirements and commercial documentation.

Documentation and Reporting

- Prepare accurate meeting summaries and action points.

- Maintain customer and partner information in the company CRM.

- Create opportunity reports and follow-up schedules.

- Support preparation of technical presentations, product summaries and capability documents.

- Organise RFQs, specifications, drawings, quotations and related project files.

- Maintain clear version control and documentation discipline.

- Provide regular updates to management on active leads, meetings, technical discussions and pending actions.

Travel and External Engagement

- Attend Customer meetings, Industry exhibitions, Conferences and partner discussions when required.

- Represent MEIDEFSEC professionally during customer and partner interactions.

- Travel within India depending on programme, customer and business-development requirements.

- Support visits involving international partners or technical representatives

Requirements

Educational Background

Candidates with qualifications in one of the following disciplines are preferred:

- Electronics and Communication Engineering

- Electrical and Electronics Engineering

- RF and Microwave Engineering

- Embedded Systems

- Avionics

- Aerospace Engineering

- Electronics Engineering

- Communication Systems

- Other closely related technical disciplines

Bachelor’s or postgraduate candidates may be considered depending on their technical understanding, communication ability and suitability for the role.

Experience

- Fresh graduates with solid technical curiosity and professional communication skills may apply.

- Candidates with 1–3 years of experience are preferred.

- Relevant experience may include Technical sales, Business development, programme coordination, project coordination, application engineering, electronics, defence, aerospace, UAVs, manufacturing or customer support.

- Previous defence industry experience is beneficial but not mandatory.

Technical Understanding

The candidate should possess a basic understanding of:
- RF and microwave systems

- Antennas and communication systems

- Embedded electronics

- Electronic subsystems

- UAV and drone ecosystems

- Defence and aerospace technologies

- Rugged electronics

- Manufacturing and subsystem integration

- Technical specifications and RFQs

- Product-development and localisation processes

Expert level technical knowledge is not required at the beginning. However, the candidate must demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn technical concepts continuously.

Communication Skills

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to communicate professionally with customers and international partners

- Ability to understand technical discussions and document key points accurately

- Confidence in participating in meetings and presentations

- Ability to prepare clear emails, reports, meeting summaries and technical notes

- Good working proficiency in English

- Knowledge of Tamil and other Indian languages is beneficial

Organisational Skills

- Strong follow up discipline

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and communication threads

- Structured documentation and record keeping

- Attention to detail

- Ability to maintain action trackers and deadlines

- Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance





- Ability to identify and escalate delays or unresolved issues

- Professional handling of confidential information

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who:

- Has genuine curiosity about defence and aerospace systems

- Is willing to learn continuously

- Communicates clearly and professionally

- Is disciplined, organised and dependable

- Demonstrates ownership of assigned responsibilities

- Can follow through on tasks without repeated reminders

- Can remain calm during technical or commercial discussions

- Thinks in a structured and practical manner

- Is comfortable working in a growing organisation

- Is interested in building a long-term career in defence, aerospace and advanced industrial ecosystems

- Understands that trust and credibility are important in defence-sector engagements

Software Skills

Basic proficiency in the following is preferred:

- Microsoft Word

- Microsoft Excel

- Microsoft PowerPoint

- Email communication

- CRM systems

- Online research

- LinkedIn

- Document and file management tools

Experience with Zoho CRM, Zoho Recruit or other CRM systems is an advantage but not mandatory.

Additional Requirements

- Willingness to travel when required

- Professional appearance and conduct during meetings

- Ability to work directly with senior leadership

- Willingness to interact across technical, commercial and manufacturing functions

- Ability to manage changing priorities in an early-stage company

- No expectation of a purely desk-based or passive corporate role

Benefits

Benefits

- Direct exposure to RF and microwave technologies

- Exposure to defence and aerospace manufacturing ecosystems

- Opportunity to learn about UAV and counter-UAV technologies

- Experience in international engineering collaboration

- Exposure to India–Israel and international defence-industrial partnerships

- Direct interaction with company leadership

- Structured learning about partner technologies and engineering workflows

- Experience in technical business development and programme coordination

- Exposure to RFQs, technical specifications and customer requirements

- Prospect to participate in customer and partner meetings

- Opportunity to attend relevant industry exhibitions and technical events

- Exposure to manufacturing coordination and localisation discussions

- Performance-based career-development opportunities

- Increasing responsibility based on capability and execution

- Salary based on technical capability, communication skills, experience and long-term fit

- Performance incentives, where applicable

- Long-term growth opportunity within a developing defence and advanced-systems company

Job Summary

MEIDEFSEC is looking for a technically curious and disciplined Technical Business Development & Program Coordination Associate to support customer discussions, international partner coordination, RFQs, technical documentation, opportunity tracking and programme follow-up across defence, aerospace, RF systems, embedded electronics, UAV technologies and advanced manufacturing.

This is not a conventional sales position. The role combines technical learning, customer communication, business-development support, manufacturing coordination and structured programme execution. Fresh graduates with strong technical curiosity may apply, while 1–3 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit

- Updated resume or CV

- LinkedIn profile
- A short introduction explaining their interest in the role

- Current location

- Current salary, when applicable

- Expected salary

- Notice period or earliest joining date

Application email:

[email protected]

Email subject:

Application – Technical BD & Program Coordination Associate

Selection Process

The selection process may include:

1. Resume screening

2. Introductory HR or founder discussion

3. Technical-curiosity and communication assessment

4. Short research or documentation assignment

5. Final interview

6. Compensation and joining discussion

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