Proxima Executive Search has been mandated by a 45+ year-old listed Indian engineering company serving the Defence & Aerospace sector to identify an accomplished engineering leader for the position of Director – Motion Systems & Robotics Engineering, based at Ballabgarh, Haryana.

The company is strengthening its technology capabilities and developing a new generation of precision Pan-Tilt Units and stabilised electro-mechanical systems for defence applications. The selected leader will have the chance to build a world-class Motion Systems capability and create a sustainable technology platform for future defence programmes.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on technology leadership role for an engineering professional with deep expertise in robotics, precision motion control, servo systems and systems engineering.

The incumbent will lead the complete development of Pan-Tilt Units and related precision motion systems—from system architecture and controls to electronics, embedded software, sensor integration, validation and product release.

The role will also involve building and leading a multidisciplinary engineering team while collaborating closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end design and development of Pan-Tilt Units and stabilised electro-mechanical systems.Define system architecture, technical documentation, validation and product-release processes.Lead multidisciplinary teams across embedded software, electronics and PCB design.Develop high-performance motor controllers, system controllers and real-time control software.Apply advanced control techniques including PID, LQR,



Model Predictive Control (MPC) and Kalman Filtering for precision stabilisation, disturbance rejection and target tracking.Lead integration of IMUs, GNSS, digital compasses, accelerometers, EO payloads, thermal imagers, laser rangefinders, radar and LiDAR into robust sensor-fusion architectures.Establish strong systems-engineering, design-review and product-development processes.Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team capable of delivering reliable, production-ready products.

Critical Skills & Competencies

Robotics + Servo/Motion Control + Sensor Fusion + Systems Engineering

Candidates should demonstrate strong hands-on expertise in:

Robotics and precision motion systemsServo and motor-control systemsControl systems and mechatronicsReal-time embedded systemsEmbedded electronics and system integrationSensor fusion and precision pointing/trackingMATLAB/Simulink and model-based control developmentMultidisciplinary engineering leadership

Prior Pan-Tilt Unit experience is desirable but not mandatory. We will prioritise demonstrated technical excellence in robotics, precision servo control, embedded systems, mechatronics and sensor fusion over specific prior Pan-Tilt experience.

Preferred Candidate Profile





We are particularly interested in professionals with 15–25 years of experience developing robotics, motion-control systems, servo systems, autonomous platforms or precision electro-mechanical products within:

Defence & Aerospace | Industrial Automation | Advanced Robotics | UAV / Autonomous Systems | Precision Motion-Control Organisations

The candidate should ideally have experience leading a multidisciplinary engineering team and possess the technical depth required to personally review architecture, control strategies, system performance and engineering decisions.

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📌 Head – Motion Systems & Robotics Engineering (Mumbai)
🏢 Established Listed Defence & Aerospace Engineering
📍 Mumbai