Head of R&D
Core
Lead the creation of new defense products from concept to serial production readiness, specifically FPV drones and interceptor drones.
Role type
Senior IC Head of R&D (Defense Tech)
Builds
New drone products (FPV, interceptors) for military use
Domain
Defense technology / UAVs / Aeronautics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Technical team leadership (5+ people), Product development lifecycle management, Technical strategy & roadmap, Project portfolio management, Military standards compliance, Handover to engineering production, Stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Drone industry experience, Military standards knowledge (NATO STANAG, DSTU), Startup R&D scaling
Technologies
UAV systems, Avionics, Power plants, Electronic warfare (EW), Embedded systems, Aerodynamics
Responsibilities
Form and develop R&D team, Build product development process from scratch, Create technical strategy and roadmap, Manage R&D project portfolio, Ensure compliance with military standards, Transfer completed developments to engineering team, Interact with product team, production, and clients, Report to company owners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC