Director (Research & Development)

The Aspirant News; Karnataka; On-site; INR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

BEL is seeking a Director (R&D) to shape the company’s technology roadmap and R&D policy in aerospace, defence and civilian electronics. The role reports to the Chairman and MD and requires senior leadership with a strong track record in defence-relevant R&D projects.

The candidate will drive indigenisation, coordinate with national labs and academia, and oversee long-term plans for product development, upgrading and IP creation.

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior management level in a reputed org.
• Led R&D projects in AI/ML, communications or embedded systems in Defence.
• Regular CPSE/Government or large private sector background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lay down R&D policy and strategy for components, subsystems and systems.
• Study market needs and technology advances domestically and internationally.
• Guide SBUs and Units on technology planning, roadmaps and product upgrades.
• Coordinate with Defence R&D bodies, labs and academia.
• Develop centres of excellence and Indigenous solutions timely and cost-effective.

Skills

Leadership

R&D strategy

Market/tech scouting

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Electronics/ E&C/ Tele-communication/ CS/ AI/ ML

Postgraduate in AI/ML/ Tele-communication/ Micro Electronics Embedded Systems

Job description

BEL has invited applications for Director (Research & Development). There are 1 vacancies for candidates with Any Post Graduate, B.Tech/B.E. The last date to apply is 5 November 2026.

• Engineering graduate preferably in Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Communication/Electronics & Telecommunications/ Computer Science/ AI/ML.
• Postgraduate in AI/ ML/ Communication/ Tele-Communication/ Micro-Electronics Embedded Systems will be desirable.
• Experience- Technical / operational experience at a senior level of management in an organization of repute.
• At least five years during the last ten years the candidate should have led R&D projects of adequate significance in AI/ ML/ Communication/ Tele-Communication/ Micro Electronics and Embedded Systems in Research/design/development in the Defence Sector.
• Employment Status and Pay Scale Eligibility- Must be employed in a regular capacity in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE), Central Government Group 'A' Officers (including Armed Forces/All India Services/Public Sector Banks/Financial Institutions/Autonomous Bodies), State Public Sector Enterprises (SPSE) with annual turnover of Rs. 5,000 crore or more, or Private Sector Companies/Joint Ventures/Federations with annual turnover of Rs. 5,000 crore or more.
• Eligible internal pay scales include Rs. 120000-280000 (IDA) Post 01.01.2017 (E8 Grade) and various pre-revised IDA and CDA scales specified in the notification.
• Pay and Terms- The post carries a scale of pay of Rs. 180000 – 340000 (IDA). The appointment shall be for a period of five years from the date of joining or up to the date of superannuation or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Central Government Officers and officers from Public Sector Banks, Financial Institutions, and Autonomous Bodies will be eligible for consideration only on immediate absorption basis.

BEL Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The Director (R&D) is a member of the Board of Directors and reports to the Chairman and Managing Director of BEL.

• To lay down the R&D policy of the company and formulate the strategy for development of components, modules, sub-systems, equipment, systems and systems of systems to maintain market leadership in Aerospace, Defence and Civilian Electronics and promote indigenisation under the Atma Nirbhar Scheme.
• To continuously study market requirements and technology advancements in India and abroad to update company technology and products.
• To provide functional guidance and direction to all Heads of Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Unit Heads regarding technology planning, road maps, new product development, and product upgradation.
• To provide direction and guidance to Development and Engineering (D&E) groups and SBU/Unit Heads in preparing annual and long-term plans.
• To co-ordinate development activities with Defence R&D Organisations, national laboratories like CSIR, research institutions, and academia.
• To develop expertise and establish facilities at BEL's Central Research Laboratories (CRL), Centres of Excellence (CoEs), and Product Development & Innovation Centre (PDIC).
• To provide indigenous solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner, addressing obsolescence and providing product upgrades by leveraging start-ups and MSMEs.
• To ensure Intellectual Property (IP) creation, IP Rights Valuation, and Protection.