Senior Navigation Systems Technical Project Manager

About the job

About the Role We are seeking a senior Navigation Systems Technical Project Manager with 10–15 years of experience delivering defense-grade navigation systems. This role requires ownership of end-to-end navigation system delivery, spanning hardware, algorithms, system integration, testing, and final MIL-spec acceptance. What You’ll Do • Own the end-to-end delivery of navigation systems for defense applications, from requirements definition to final field-ready deployment. • Lead system-level architecture and integration across navigation sensors, embedded hardware, and algorithmic components. • Oversee development and validation of multi-sensor navigation solutions, including GNSS, INS, magnetometers, and auxiliary aiding sensors. • Ensure compliance with MIL-spec and defense standards, including documentation, testing protocols, and acceptance criteria. • Act as the primary technical authority coordinating between hardware, firmware, algorithm, and systems engineering teams. • Define project plans, milestones, and deliverables, and actively manage technical risks and dependencies. • Drive system verification, validation, and field trials, ensuring performance robustness under operational conditions. • Interface with internal leadership and external stakeholders on technical progress, risks, and delivery status. • Support the preparation of technical reports, design reviews, and program-level documentation required for defense programs. Required Technical Skills Navigation & Algorithms • Deep understanding of GNSS, inertial navigation systems (INS), and dead-reckoning techniques. • Strong experience with multi-sensor fusion and state estimation, including Kalman filtering and related methods. • Practical knowledge of GNSS-denied / degraded navigation strategies. • Experience modeling sensor errors, drift, and system-level uncertainty. Hardware & Systems • Hands-on familiarity with navigation hardware, including IMUs, magnetometers, and embedded processing platforms. • Experience with hardware–software co-design and system-level performance optimization. • Understanding of environmental, thermal, vibration, and reliability constraints in defense deployments. Project & Leadership Experience • Proven track record of delivering defense or MIL-grade navigation systems. • Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams across hardware, algorithms, and integration. • Strong capability in managing complex technical schedules, risks, and deliverables. • Ability to translate high-level defense requirements into executable technical plans and validated systems. Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline. • 10–15 years of experience in navigation systems, sensor fusion, or defense technology programs. • Demonstrated experience delivering MIL-spec or equivalent defense projects is mandatory. Role Significance This role is central to ensuring that QuBeats’ navigation technologies progress from development to fully validated, mission-ready defense systems. The position combines technical authority with delivery ownership, making it critical to the success of high-stakes, real-world deployments. Personal Attributes • Strong problem-solving and experimental troubleshooting skills. • Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment. • Willingness to work in laboratory and field deployment conditions as required by the project. • Good documentation and communication skills. What We Offer • Opportunity to pioneer AI-driven quantum sensing and navigation technologies in India. • Work alongside a multidisciplinary R&D team of physicists, engineers, and AI researchers. • Access to cutting-edge datasets and hardware infrastructure. • Competitive compensation, milestone bonuses, and IP participation opportunities.

Requirements

• Navigation Systems
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant discipline
• 10-15 years of experience in navigation systems

Preferred Technologies

• Navigation Systems
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership

About the company

Linkedin is a prominent social networking platform that also operates in defense technology through the development of navigation systems. They focus on integrating technology to meet defense standards while emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach in R&D.