Senior technical project manager – navigation systems (onsite- hyderabad)

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 Qu Beats’ 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.