Head Of the Mechanical Engineering

Unnayan Defence Technologies; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

High-Growth Defence-Tech Startup is seeking an experienced Head of Mechanical Engineering to lead the design, development, qualification, and productionization of next‑generation defence systems, smart munitions, and weapon platforms. You will drive mechanical architecture, prototyping, testing, and lifecycle support while building a high-performance team.

The role requires strong leadership across Electronics, Embedded, Software and Systems teams, with a focus on制造 readiness, DFМ/ DFA, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (defence/aerospace preferred).
• Extensive experience in defence, aerospace, or weapon systems.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical design, development, qualification, and productionization of defence systems, smart munitions, and weapon platforms.
• Develop launcher mechanisms, munition subsystems, actuation systems, structural assemblies, and associated mechanical subsystems
• Own product architecture, structural design, packaging, and ruggedization for defence applications
• Lead design validation, reliability testing, environmental qualification, and field trials.
• Collaborate closely with Electronics, Embedded Systems, Software, and Systems Engineering teams.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), cost optimization, manufacturability, and production scalability.
• Establish and manage a reliable supplier ecosystem including machining, fabrication, coatings, heat treatment, assembly, and component vendors to support prototype and production requirements
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performance mechanical engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with applicable defence and aerospace standards, including MIL-STD, JSS, quality, reliability, safety, and environmental qualification requirements throughout the product lifecycle

Skills

Mechanical design

Defence systems

Project leadership

DFM/ DFA

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Mechatronics/Manufacturing

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

ANSYS

Job description

Job Description Head of Mechanical Engineering

Location: Hyderabad, India

Industry: Defence Technology / Smart Munitions & Weapon Platforms Company: High-Growth Defence-Tech Startup

Position Overview

Weareseeking an experienced Head of Mechanical Engineering to lead the design, development, qualification, and productionization of next-generation defence systems, smart munitions, and weapon platforms. The role will be responsible for driving mechanical architecture, product engineering, prototyping, testing, manufacturing readiness, and lifecycle support for mission-critical products. The successful candidate will build and lead the mechanical engineering organization while working closely with founders, customers, and cross functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end mechanical design, development, qualification, and productionization of advanced defence systems, smart munitions, and weapon platforms.
• Develop and oversee launcher mechanisms, munition subsystems, actuation systems, structural assemblies, and associated mechanical subsystems
• Own product architecture, structural design, packaging, and ruggedization for defence applications
• Leaddesignvalidation, reliability testing, environmental qualification, and field trials.
• Collaborate closely with Electronics, Embedded Systems, Software, and Systems Engineering teams.
• DriveDesignfor Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), cost optimization, manufacturability, and production scalability.
• Establish and manage a reliable supplier ecosystem including machining, fabrication, coatings, heat treatment, assembly, and component vendors to support prototype and production requirements Build, mentor, and lead a high-performance mechanical engineering team.
• Ensurecompliance with applicable defence and aerospace standards, including MIL-STD, JSS, quality, reliability, safety, and environmental qualification requirements throughout the product lifecycle

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering or related field. 1220yearsofexperience in defence, aerospace, weapon systems, smart munitions, launch systems, UAVs, missiles, robotics, or complex electromechanical products.

Strongexpertise in:

• Mechanical system architecture and product design
• Defence-grade product development
• Structural analysis, simulation, and failure analysis
• Launch dynamics, recoil, shock, and vibration environments
• Mechatronics and actuation systems
• Manufacturing engineering and productionization
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Qualification and environmental testing

Additional Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with CAD, simulation, and engineering analysis tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo, NX, ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalent platforms.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across product development, testing, manufacturing, and qualification activities.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Build and lead a high-performing mechanical engineering organization capable of supporting multiple defence product programs.

Deliver complex defence products from concept through qualification, field trials, and production readiness