Product Engineering Manager Location Thanjavur On-Site Full time Experience Minimum 4-6 years in UAV Aerospace Hardware product development Reports To CTO CEO Manages Product Design Development UAV Electronics Software Integration teams Role Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Product Engineering Manager to lead and manage the engineering teams responsible for the end-to-end development of our UAV platforms The role requires strong technical depth leadership capability and proven experience in taking hardware-software integrated aerospace products from concept to production You will be responsible for overseeing Product Design Mechanical Aerodynamics Avionics Electronics Engineering Software Integration functions to ensure technical excellence timely execution and high-quality deliverables Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership Team Management Lead mentor and manage cross-functional engineering teams Design Electronics Software Integration Allocate tasks track progress and ensure timely delivery of engineering milestones Set performance expectations conduct periodic reviews and drive skill development Establish structured engineering processes and documentation standards Product Development Technical Ownership Own the full product lifecycle from concept prototyping testing to production readiness Provide technical guidance for aerostructure design avionics architecture and embedded software integration Review and approve engineering drawings schematics FEA CFD analysis and test reports Work hands-on with teams during design reviews failure analysis and root cause resolution Testing Validation Quality Oversee ground testing flight validation reliability testing and compliance documentation Ensure engineering deliverables meet safety performance and DGCA defense requirements Identify risks early derive mitigation strategies and solve critical technical issues Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with production supply chain testing and operations teams for manufacturability and scalability Work closely with BD client demo and operations teams to translate requirements into technical solutions Support prototype builds field trials test campaigns and demonstrations Planning Reporting Build engineering schedules resource plans BOM cost controls and project timelines Present engineering status updates risks and decisions to leadership Ensure clean documentation configuration management and version control for all product builds Required Skills Experience 4-6 years experience in UAV Aerospace Robotics Defense hardware product engineering Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of aerostructures composites propulsion avionics embedded systems integration Familiarity with CAD SolidWorks CATIA PCB design PX4 Ardupilot and systems engineering approaches Experience with prototype development flight testing troubleshooting Excellent communication decision-making and problem-solving abilities Job Type Full-time Pay 400 000 00 - 500 000 00 per year Work Location In person