We have a requirement for System Engineering Lead (UAV/ UAS platform development) position having its own in-house Product Development Centre into design, develop, engineer, and manufacture indigenous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced systems engineering leader to head our Systems Engineering function for UAV/UAS platform development. In this senior leadership role, you will build and lead a high-performing team of systems engineers, owning end-to-end system architecture, requirements management, and verification & validation across our unmanned aerial platforms — including hybrid VTOL/fixed-wing systems.

You will be the technical authority bridging mechanical, electrical, propulsion, avionics, software, and payload sub-disciplines, ensuring the platform is engineered as a coherent, certifiable, and mission-ready system, while partnering closely with program management, manufacturing, quality, and customers to deliver robust, field-proven products.

Key responsibilities:

Establish, lead,



and continuously mature the Systems Engineering function — defining processes, tools, and governance for requirements management, system architecture, interface control, and verification & validation (V&V;) across the UAV product portfolio.2

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of systems engineers across requirements, architecture, integration, and test disciplines, fostering technical depth, accountability, and growth opportunities.

Own system-level architecture and trade studies for hybrid VTOL/fixed-wing UAV platforms — balancing payload, endurance, propulsion, structural, and mission performance requirements.

Drive requirements engineering and traceability from customer/stakeholder needs (GSQR/SRS) through system, subsystem, and component-level specifications, ensuring full bidirectional traceability.

Lead integration and verification & validation planning across propulsion, avionics, GNC/flight controls, EMI/EMC, structures, and payload

📌 System Engineering Lead (Mumbai)
🏢 Shifastar Technologies
📍 Mumbai