Chief technology officer aerospace, defence & deeptech

Global Council For The Promotion Of International Trade · Pune division, India

Satellite Systems

Mission Critical Software

Embedded Software Development

Digital Engineering & AI Applications

Production 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 Competencies

Technical decision-making capability

Program and delivery management expertise

Customer-facing leadership experience

Team building and mentoring skills

Strategic thinking and business orientation

Strong communication and stakeholder management

High learning agility and adaptability

AI 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 Pools

Defense Domain

Preferred companies:

Boeing Defense

Lockheed Martin India

Tata Advanced Systems

Bharat Electronics (BEL)

HAL

Alpha Design

Astra Microwave

Data Patterns

idea Forge

Garuda Aerospace

New Space Research & Technologies

Other Defense Electronics & Drone OEMs

Important 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.

Space Tech Domain

Preferred organizations:

ISRO

IN-SPACe ecosystem companies

Skyroot Aerospace

Agnikul Cosmos

Bellatrix Aerospace

Digantara

Dhruva Space

Pixxel

Sat Sure

Other Space Tech and Satellite Engineering organizations

Success Profile

The ideal candidate will:

Combine deep technical expertise with strong 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 Space Tech ecosystems.