Satellite SystemsMission Critical SoftwareEmbedded Software DevelopmentDigital Engineering & AI ApplicationsProduction Program Experience (Mandatory)Proven track record of delivering products/programs into production.Experience should extend beyond research, prototyping, or proof-of-concept activities.Must have successfully contributed to large-scale deployment, manufacturing, commercialization, or operational roll-out programs.Desired Leadership CompetenciesTechnical decision-making capabilityProgram and delivery management expertiseCustomer-facing leadership experienceTeam building and mentoring skillsStrategic thinking and business orientationStrong communication and stakeholder managementHigh learning agility and adaptabilityAI Readiness (Mandatory)Candidates should demonstrate:Understanding of AI/ML applications in engineering.Experience using AI-assisted development, testing, validation, analytics,



or productivity tools.Ability to drive AI transformation initiatives within engineering teams.Strong willingness to learn and adopt emerging AI technologies.Target Talent PoolsDefense DomainPreferred companies:Boeing DefenseLockheed Martin IndiaTata Advanced SystemsBharat Electronics (BEL)HALAlpha DesignAstra MicrowaveData PatternsideaForgeGaruda AerospaceNewSpace Research & TechnologiesOther Defense Electronics & Drone OEMsImportant Screening Criteria: Candidates must have worked on production-delivered defense programs. Profiles limited to R&D;, lab projects, prototypes, or concept development should not be prioritized.SpaceTech DomainPreferred organizations:ISROIN-SPACe ecosystem companiesSkyroot AerospaceAgnikul CosmosBellatrix AerospaceDigantaraDhruva SpacePixxelSatSureOther SpaceTech and Satellite Engineering organizationsSuccess ProfileThe ideal candidate will:Combine deep technical expertise with solid leadership capabilities.Have successfully delivered production-grade products/programs.Demonstrate AI readiness and digital transformation mindset.Be willing to adapt, relocate, and scale into larger leadership responsibilities.Bring the agility needed to thrive in rapidly evolving Automotive, Defense, and SpaceTech ecosystems.

📌 Chief Technology Officer Aerospace, Defence & Deeptech (Maharashtra)
🏢 Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade (GCPITGHQ)
📍 Maharashtra