Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Engagement & Project Scoping

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients from project inception to completion.
• Understand client requirements, propose technical solutions, and translate needs into actionable project scopes.
• Prepare detailed project quotes and commercial proposals based on technical feasibility and cost-efficiency.
• Conduct technical briefings and project kickoff meetings.

2. Project Planning & Leadership

• Define project timelines, resource plans, and milestones for drones and robotics system integrations or field deployments.
• Coordinate across engineering, flight operations, and support teams to ensure project alignment.
• Lead daily/weekly standups, status reviews, and risk assessments.

3. Technical Oversight

• Leverage knowledge in ArduPilot firmware, hardware configurations, mission planning, and system tuning.
• Review and guide integration of payloads, communication systems, flight controllers, and onboard sensors.
• Ensure adherence to airworthiness, safety protocols, and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle.

4. Field Operations & Trials

• Participate in or oversee flight trials, system calibrations, and environmental tests.
• Lead site surveys, pre-deployment checks, and trial documentation.
• Capture and escalate flight anomalies or issues for resolution by technical teams.

5. Post-Delivery Support

• Provide support during client onboarding and early-stage operation.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve field issues and implement post-deployment updates.
• Maintain strong client relationships through reliable support and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with hardware or robotics engineering Projects
• Proven experience managing complex technical programs or cross-functional engineering projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.

Nice-to-Have:

• PMP, Agile, or Technical Program Management certification.
• Experience with ROS / ROS2, PX4, or autonomous robotics frameworks.
• Familiarity with UAVCAN, companion computers, edge AI, or autonomy stacks.
• Working knowledge of geospatial tools and aerial data processing platforms (Pix4D, Agisoft, etc.).
• Experience with aviation compliance, safety cases, and operational risk assessments.
• Strong working knowledge of ArduPilot ecosystem (Pixhawk, MAVLink, Mission Planner, QGroundControl).
• 3–5+ years of experience in robotics, UAV systems, or autonomous systems development and deployment.
• Hands-on experience with drone hardware assembly, tuning, and testing.

Key Competencies

• Ownership & Accountability
• Structured Problem-Solving
• Technical Fluency in UAV Systems
• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Strong Written & Verbal Communication
• Planning & Prioritization under Constraints